How far is Mountain View, WY from Cody, WY?

The driving distance from Mountain View, WY to Cody, WY is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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
210.05 mi
03h 44m
Flight
176.4 mi
283.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.4 mi
Kilometers
283.89 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.05 mi
Kilometers
338.05 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cody
Sat, Apr 25, 9:31 AM MDT
Return by in Mountain View
Sat, Apr 25, 1:16 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain View
2026-04-25T05:47
Arrive Cody
Sat, Apr 25, 9:31 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM MDT

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

Leave by
9:30 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain View
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 Mountain View
105.1 mi
01h 52m
To Cody
104.9 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NE
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mountain View and Cody.

  1. 1

    Start on West Yellowstone Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · West Yellowstone Highway

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    87.5 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Idaho Street

    31.7 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 8th Street

    2829 ft · 2 min · South 8th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Broadway Street

  6. 6

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Greybull Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on 17th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 17th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Sheridan Avenue

    126 m · 18 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    30 m · 3 sec · 16th Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 16th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Yellowstone Highway
94.6 mi · 45%
Broadway Street
81.5 mi · 39%
Idaho Street
31.7 mi · 15%
Greybull Highway
1.4 mi · 1%
17th Street
0.74 mi
South 8th Street
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

West Yellowstone Highway

Continue straight

87.5 mi · 01h 39m

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
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
176.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoshoni
01h 52m from Mountain View
Leave By
9:30 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Mountain View and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers near Cody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mountain View to Cody?

The road trip is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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 105.1 miles from Mountain View and 104.9 miles from Cody.

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

The direct path is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 9:30 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.85 one way or $57.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Mountain View and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers near Cody.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain View and Cody. Straight-line distance: 176.4 mi (283.89 km).

Mountain View

#1 Mountain View

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,225
Coordinates42.8535800, -106.3886400
Altitude1585
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: West Yellowstone Highway (-106.388406, 42.85379)
End: 16th Street (-109.056273, 44.526342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.41 gal
28.06 L · about $28.85
Round trip
$57.69
14.82 gal · 56.12 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.7 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $28.85 $57.69
Mid-grade $4.23 $31.35 $62.70
Premium $4.55 $33.71 $67.42
Diesel $5.41 $40.10 $80.21

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Mountain View and Cody. The current time is 05:47:00.

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.