How far is Kemmerer, WY from Cody, WY?

The driving distance from Kemmerer, WY to Cody, WY is about 311.7 miles (501.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
311.77 mi
06h 01m
Flight
203.1 mi
326.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.1 mi
Kilometers
326.86 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.77 mi
Kilometers
501.74 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cody
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM MDT
Return by in Kemmerer
Thu, Apr 23, 9:40 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kemmerer
2026-04-22T21:36
Arrive Cody
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kemmerer
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Hudson
WY

Town in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States

From Kemmerer
156 mi
03h 00m
To Cody
155.8 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph WSW
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 Kemmerer and Cody.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Garnet Street

    54 m · 13 sec · Garnet Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    1080 ft · 31 sec · Pine Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Pine Avenue

    719 ft · 20 sec · Pine Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Coral Street

    110 m · 11 sec · Coral Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US Highway 189

    24.1 mi · 27 min · US Highway 189

  7. 7

    Turn right

    8.2 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    13.5 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    94.7 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    46.8 mi · 54 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Idaho Street

    31.7 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South 8th Street

    2829 ft · 2 min · South 8th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Broadway Street

  15. 15

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Greybull Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on 17th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 17th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Sheridan Avenue

    126 m · 18 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    30 m · 3 sec · 16th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 16th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kemmerer 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway Street
81.5 mi · 26%
US Highway 189
46 mi · 15%
Idaho Street
31.7 mi · 10%
Greybull Highway
1.4 mi
17th Street
0.74 mi
South 8th Street
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

94.7 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+108.6 mi
203.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
03h 00m from Kemmerer
Leave By
11:56 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance T-storms leaving Kemmerer 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 Kemmerer to Cody?

The road trip is about 311.7 miles (501.7 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156 miles from Kemmerer and 155.8 miles from Cody.

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

The direct path is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.6 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 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 $42.82 one way or $85.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance T-storms around Kemmerer and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cody.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kemmerer and Cody. Straight-line distance: 203.1 mi (326.86 km).

Kemmerer

#1 Kemmerer

City in Wyoming, USA, seat of Lincoln County

Population2,763
Coordinates41.7924500, -110.5376700
Altitude2118
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: (-110.537517, 41.792509)
End: 16th Street (-109.056274, 44.526341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11 gal
41.64 L · about $42.82
Round trip
$85.65
22 gal · 83.28 L
Estimated CO2
97.8 kg one way
Round trip: 195.5 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $42.82 $85.65
Mid-grade $4.23 $46.54 $93.08
Premium $4.55 $50.04 $100.08
Diesel $5.41 $59.53 $119.06

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 Kemmerer and Cody. The current time is 21:36:41.

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.