How far is Lyman, WY from Cody, WY?

The driving distance from Lyman, WY to Cody, WY is about 341.1 miles (549 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.7 miles (369.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
341.12 mi
06h 08m
Flight
229.7 mi
369.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.7 mi
Kilometers
369.66 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
341.12 mi
Kilometers
548.98 km
Drive Time
06h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cody
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM MDT
Return by in Lyman
Thu, Apr 23, 8:50 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyman
2026-04-22T20:33
Arrive Cody
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:09 PM to 1:39 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
11:42 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyman
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
Lander
WY

City in, and the county seat of, Fremont County, Wyoming, United States

From Lyman
171.4 mi
03h 04m
To Cody
169.8 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 29 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 Lyman and Cody.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Owen Street

    3 m · 3 sec · East Owen Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1354 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    2026 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191 North

    1730 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Elk Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Elk Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US 191

    38.1 mi · 43 min · US 191

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 28

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Highway 28

  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 Lyman 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway Street
81.5 mi · 24%
Highway 28
74.9 mi · 22%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
62.5 mi · 18%
US 191
38.1 mi · 11%
Idaho Street
31.7 mi · 9%
Greybull Highway
1.4 mi
Longest Stretch

Broadway Street

Turn left onto Broadway Street

81.5 mi · 01h 29m

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 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+111.4 mi
229.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lander
03h 04m from Lyman
Leave By
11:42 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance T-storms leaving Lyman 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 Lyman to Cody?

The road trip is about 341.1 miles (549 km) and usually takes 06h 08m 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?

Lander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.4 miles from Lyman and 169.8 miles from Cody.

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

The direct path is about 229.7 miles (369.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 111.4 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 $46.87 one way or $93.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyman and Cody. Straight-line distance: 229.7 mi (369.66 km).

Lyman

#1 Lyman

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming

Population2,083
Coordinates41.3274500, -110.2929300
Altitude2044
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: North Main Street (-110.292963, 41.327426)
End: 16th Street (-109.056274, 44.526341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 549 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.04 gal
45.57 L · about $46.87
Round trip
$93.74
24.08 gal · 91.14 L
Estimated CO2
107 kg one way
Round trip: 214 kg / 472 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $46.87 $93.74
Mid-grade $4.23 $50.94 $101.88
Premium $4.55 $54.77 $109.54
Diesel $5.41 $65.16 $130.32

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 Lyman and Cody. The current time is 20:33:04.

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.