How far is Cody, WY from Upton, WY?

The driving distance from Cody, WY to Upton, WY is about 298.2 miles (479.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
298.21 mi
05h 40m
Flight
220.88 mi
355.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.88 mi
Kilometers
355.48 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.21 mi
Kilometers
479.92 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upton
Thu, Apr 30, 4:31 PM MDT
Return by in Cody
Thu, Apr 30, 10:12 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cody
2026-04-30T10:51
Arrive Upton
Thu, Apr 30, 4:31 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:38 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cody
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sheridan
WY

City in Wyoming, United States

From Cody
148.9 mi
02h 50m
To Upton
149.3 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NNW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    145.9 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    801 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto I-90 Access Road

    1014 ft · 22 sec · I-90 Access Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Converse Street

    1802 ft · 31 sec · East Converse Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 16

    19.3 mi · 29 min · US Highway 16

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ash Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Ash Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ash Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Greybull Avenue
225 mi · 76%
Greybull Highway
52.3 mi · 18%
US Highway 16
19.3 mi · 6%
17th Street
0.66 mi
East Converse Street
0.34 mi
I-90 Access Road
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Greybull Avenue

Continue straight

146 mi · 02h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.3 mi
220.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
02h 50m from Cody
Leave By
5:38 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cody and Sunny near Upton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 298.2 miles (479.9 km) and usually takes 05h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.9 miles from Cody and 149.3 miles from Upton.

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

The direct path is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.3 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:38 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.95 one way or $81.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cody and Sunny near Upton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cody and Upton. Straight-line distance: 220.88 mi (355.48 km).

Cody

#1 Cody

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

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

#2 Upton

Town in Weston County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,032
Coordinates44.0997000, -104.6280200
Altitude1292
CountryUnited States
Start: Cody (-109.05653, 44.52634)
End: Upton (-104.62802, 44.0997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.52 gal
39.83 L · about $40.95
Round trip
$81.91
21.04 gal · 79.66 L
Estimated CO2
93.5 kg one way
Round trip: 187 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $40.95 $81.91
Mid-grade $4.23 $44.51 $89.02
Premium $4.55 $47.86 $95.71
Diesel $5.41 $56.93 $113.87

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cody and Upton. The current time is 10:51:05.

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.