How far is Guernsey, WY from Cody, WY?

The driving distance from Guernsey, WY to Cody, WY is about 324.4 miles (522 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.8 miles (429.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m 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
324.34 mi
05h 19m
Flight
266.84 mi
429.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.84 mi
Kilometers
429.44 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.34 mi
Kilometers
521.98 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cody
Thu, Apr 16, 4:15 PM MDT
Return by in Guernsey
Thu, Apr 16, 9:35 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guernsey
2026-04-16T10:56
Arrive Cody
Thu, Apr 16, 4:15 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 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
6:20 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Guernsey
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 Guernsey
162.2 mi
02h 39m
To Cody
162.1 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
47°F
Thursday

Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 25 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Wyoming Avenue

    17 m · 7 sec · South Wyoming Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Whalen Street

    2588 ft · 1 min · West Whalen Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 26

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Highway 26

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    96.7 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  5. 5

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

    1846 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    107 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway

    93.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min · West Yellowstone Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Idaho Street

    31.7 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South 8th Street

    2829 ft · 2 min · South 8th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Broadway Street

  12. 12

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Greybull Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on 17th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 17th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Sheridan Avenue

    126 m · 18 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    30 m · 3 sec · 16th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 16th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 26
111 mi · 34%
West Yellowstone Highway
93.8 mi · 29%
Broadway Street
81.5 mi · 25%
Idaho Street
31.7 mi · 10%
Greybull Highway
1.4 mi
17th Street
0.74 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 26

Keep slight right

96.7 mi · 01h 38m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.6 mi
266.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoshoni
02h 39m from Guernsey
Leave By
6:20 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Guernsey and Snow Showers near Cody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 324.4 miles (522 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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 162.2 miles from Guernsey and 162.1 miles from Cody.

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

The direct path is about 266.8 miles (429.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.6 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 6:20 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.54 one way or $89.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Guernsey and Snow Showers near Cody.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guernsey and Cody. Straight-line distance: 266.84 mi (429.44 km).

Guernsey

#1 Guernsey

Town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States of America

Population1,143
Coordinates42.2696900, -104.7416300
Altitude1327
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: South Wyoming Avenue (-104.741598, 42.26969)
End: 16th Street (-109.056274, 44.526341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 522 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.44 gal
43.32 L · about $44.54
Round trip
$89.07
22.88 gal · 86.64 L
Estimated CO2
101.7 kg one way
Round trip: 203.3 kg / 448 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $44.54 $89.07
Mid-grade $4.23 $48.40 $96.81
Premium $4.55 $52.04 $104.08
Diesel $5.41 $61.91 $123.83

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Guernsey and Cody. The current time is 10:56:04.

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.