How far is Pinedale, WY from Cody, WY?

The driving distance from Pinedale, WY to Cody, WY is about 296.5 miles (477.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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
296.53 mi
05h 22m
Flight
121.51 mi
195.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.51 mi
Kilometers
195.55 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.53 mi
Kilometers
477.22 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cody
Sat, Apr 18, 1:12 PM MDT
Return by in Pinedale
Sat, Apr 18, 6:35 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinedale
2026-04-18T07:49
Arrive Cody
Sat, Apr 18, 1:12 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 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
6:14 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinedale
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Arapahoe
WY

Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming

From Pinedale
148.3 mi
02h 41m
To Cody
148.2 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pine Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Pine Street

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 191

    1995 ft · 43 sec · US Highway 191

  3. 3

    Continue on United States Highway 191

    10.6 mi · 13 min · United States Highway 191

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 191

    47.5 mi · 52 min · US Highway 191

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Highway 28

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Highway 28

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    46.8 mi · 54 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Idaho Street

    31.7 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South 8th Street

    2829 ft · 2 min · South 8th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Broadway Street

  11. 11

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Greybull Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on 17th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 17th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Sheridan Avenue

    126 m · 18 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    30 m · 3 sec · 16th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 16th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinedale 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway Street
81.5 mi · 27%
Highway 28
74.9 mi · 25%
US Highway 191
47.8 mi · 16%
Idaho Street
31.7 mi · 11%
United States Highway 191
10.6 mi · 4%
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

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+175 mi
121.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arapahoe
02h 41m from Pinedale
Leave By
6:14 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pinedale and Sunny near Cody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 296.5 miles (477.2 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Arapahoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.3 miles from Pinedale and 148.2 miles from Cody.

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

The direct path is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 175 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 6:14 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.72 one way or $81.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pinedale and Sunny near Cody.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinedale and Cody. Straight-line distance: 121.51 mi (195.55 km).

Pinedale

#1 Pinedale

Town in Sublette County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,875
Coordinates42.8666100, -109.8609900
Altitude2189
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: East Pine Street (-109.86099, 42.866619)
End: 16th Street (-109.056274, 44.526341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 477 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.46 gal
39.61 L · about $40.72
Round trip
$81.44
20.92 gal · 79.22 L
Estimated CO2
93 kg one way
Round trip: 185.9 kg / 410 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $40.72 $81.44
Mid-grade $4.23 $44.26 $88.51
Premium $4.55 $47.58 $95.17
Diesel $5.41 $56.61 $113.22

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pinedale and Cody. The current time is 07:49:43.

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.