How far is Douglas, WY from Cody, WY?

The driving distance from Douglas, WY to Cody, WY is about 263.2 miles (423.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.5 miles (354.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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
263.21 mi
04h 24m
Flight
220.53 mi
354.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.53 mi
Kilometers
354.91 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.21 mi
Kilometers
423.6 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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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 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cody
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM MDT
Return by in Douglas
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Douglas
2026-04-22T23:15
Arrive Cody
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 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
8:12 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Douglas
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
Shoshoni
WY

Town of the United States

From Douglas
131.7 mi
02h 12m
To Cody
131.5 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 30 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 28 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    1767 ft · 41 sec · East Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Yellowstone Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Yellowstone Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North, US 87 North, US 20 West, US 26 West

    2069 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    48.8 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry

    1846 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    107 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway

    93.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min · West Yellowstone Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Idaho Street

    31.7 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 8th Street

    2829 ft · 2 min · South 8th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Broadway Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Greybull Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Greybull Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on 17th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 17th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Sheridan Avenue

    126 m · 18 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    30 m · 3 sec · 16th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 16th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Yellowstone Highway
95 mi · 36%
Broadway Street
81.5 mi · 31%
I 25 North
49.2 mi · 19%
Idaho Street
31.7 mi · 12%
Greybull Highway
1.4 mi · 1%
17th Street
0.74 mi
Longest Stretch

West Yellowstone Highway

Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway

93.8 mi · 01h 47m

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
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
220.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoshoni
02h 12m from Douglas
Leave By
8:12 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Douglas and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 263.2 miles (423.6 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?

Shoshoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.7 miles from Douglas and 131.5 miles from Cody.

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

The direct path is about 220.5 miles (354.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 8:12 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.17 one way or $72.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and Cody. Straight-line distance: 220.53 mi (354.91 km).

Douglas

#1 Douglas

City in Converse County, Wyoming, United States

Population6,375
Coordinates42.7596900, -105.3822100
Altitude1474
CountryUnited States
Cody

#2 Cody

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

Population9,847
Coordinates44.5263400, -109.0565300
Altitude1523
CountryUnited States
Start: (-105.382001, 42.75969)
End: 16th Street (-109.056274, 44.526341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.29 gal
35.16 L · about $36.17
Round trip
$72.33
18.58 gal · 70.32 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.1 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $36.17 $72.33
Mid-grade $4.23 $39.31 $78.61
Premium $4.55 $42.26 $84.52
Diesel $5.41 $50.28 $100.55

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 Douglas and Cody. The current time is 23:15:42.

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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.