How far is Cody, WY from Saratoga, WY?
The driving distance from Cody, WY to Saratoga, WY is about 301.7 miles (485.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.7 miles (387.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Freemont County, Wyoming
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
Light Snow Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cody and Saratoga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cody and Saratoga.
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Start on 16th Street
154 m · 22 sec · 16th Street
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Turn left onto Beck Avenue
150 m · 18 sec · Beck Avenue
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Turn right onto 17th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 17th Street
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Continue on Greybull Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Greybull Highway
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Turn right
81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
2829 ft · 2 min · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto Shoshoni Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Shoshoni Street
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Continue straight
31 mi · 36 min
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
18.2 mi · 21 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Gas Hills Road
1 mi · 2 min · Gas Hills Road
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Turn straight onto Sand Draw Road
34.6 mi · 51 min · Sand Draw Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
42.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn right
42.4 mi · 48 min
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cedar Street
1.6 km · 1 min · East Cedar Street
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Take the exit straight
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18.6 mi · 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East, US 287 South, WY 130 East: Walcott, Medicine Bow National Forest, Saratoga
2548 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 130
19.6 mi · 21 min · State Highway 130
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Continue on North 1st Street
2972 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Bridge Avenue
106 m · 10 sec · East Bridge Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bridge Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cody and Saratoga.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn right
81.5 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Cody and Light Snow Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow near Saratoga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cody to Saratoga?
The road trip is about 301.7 miles (485.5 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Riverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.7 miles from Cody and 150.9 miles from Saratoga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.7 miles (387.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 61 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.46 one way or $82.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Cody and Light Snow Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow near Saratoga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cody and Saratoga. Straight-line distance: 240.74 mi (387.43 km).
#1 Cody
City in and county seat of Park County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 9,847 |
| Coordinates | 44.5263400, -109.0565300 |
| Altitude | 1523 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saratoga
Town in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 1,599 |
| Coordinates | 41.4549600, -106.8064300 |
| Altitude | 2068 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saratoga (-106.80643, 41.45496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $41.46 | $82.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $45.06 | $90.12 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $48.45 | $96.89 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $57.64 | $115.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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