How far is Cody, WY from Sheridan, WY?

The driving distance from Cody, WY to Sheridan, WY is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.84 mi
02h 53m
Flight
104.9 mi
168.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.9 mi
Kilometers
168.82 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.84 mi
Kilometers
236.31 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheridan
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM MDT
Return by in Cody
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cody
2026-04-22T20:45
Arrive Sheridan
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cody
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Greybull
WY

Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming

From Cody
73.3 mi
01h 26m
To Sheridan
73.5 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 28 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 23 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cody and Sheridan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cody and Sheridan.

  1. 1

    Start on 16th Street

    154 m · 22 sec · 16th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Beck Avenue

    150 m · 18 sec · Beck Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 17th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 17th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Greybull Highway

    49.9 mi · 56 min · Greybull Highway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Greybull Avenue

    78.8 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Greybull Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2069 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2129 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Loucks Street

    24 m · 2 sec · West Loucks Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Loucks Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cody and Sheridan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Greybull Avenue
90.6 mi · 62%
Greybull Highway
52.3 mi · 36%
North Main Street
3.19 mi · 2%
17th Street
0.66 mi
16th Street
0.1 mi
Beck Avenue
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Greybull Avenue

Turn left onto Greybull Avenue

78.8 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.9 mi
104.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greybull
01h 26m from Cody
Leave By
12:42 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cody and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sheridan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cody to Sheridan?

The road trip is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km) and usually takes 02h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greybull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Cody and 73.5 miles from Sheridan.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.17 one way or $40.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cody and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sheridan.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cody and Sheridan. Straight-line distance: 104.9 mi (168.82 km).

Cody

#1 Cody

City in and county seat of Park County, Wyoming, United States

Population9,847
Coordinates44.5263400, -109.0565300
Altitude1523
CountryUnited States
Sheridan

#2 Sheridan

City in Wyoming, United States

Population18,095
Coordinates44.7971900, -106.9561800
Altitude1141
CountryUnited States
Start: 16th Street (-109.056274, 44.526341)
End: West Loucks Street (-106.956181, 44.797278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.61 L · about $20.17
Round trip
$40.33
10.36 gal · 39.22 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $20.17 $40.33
Mid-grade $4.23 $21.92 $43.83
Premium $4.55 $23.56 $47.13
Diesel $5.41 $28.03 $56.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wyoming · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cody and Sheridan. The current time is 20:45:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.