How far is Ranchettes, WY from Cody, WY?
The driving distance from Ranchettes, WY to Cody, WY is about 387.8 miles (624.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 314.4 miles (506 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 11m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ranchettes and Cody.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ranchettes and Cody.
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Start on Iron Mountain Road
2 mi · 5 min · Iron Mountain Road
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Continue on Horse Creek Road
2502 ft · 52 sec · Horse Creek Road
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Take the ramp right
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
2239 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
75.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue straight
34 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
62.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
1846 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left
107 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway
93.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min · West Yellowstone Highway
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Turn right onto Idaho Street
31.7 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street
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Turn left onto South 8th Street
2829 ft · 2 min · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Broadway Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Greybull Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Greybull Highway
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Continue on 17th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 17th Street
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Continue on Sheridan Avenue
126 m · 18 sec · Sheridan Avenue
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Turn right onto 16th Street
30 m · 3 sec · 16th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 16th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ranchettes and Cody.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Yellowstone Highway
Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway
93.8 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ranchettes and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Cody.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ranchettes to Cody?
The road trip is about 387.8 miles (624.1 km) and usually takes 06h 11m 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?
Mountain View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.9 miles from Ranchettes and 193.9 miles from Cody.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 314.4 miles (506 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.4 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 $53.26 one way or $106.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ranchettes and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Cody.
Stop Ideas Near Mountain View
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountain View.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ranchettes and Cody. Straight-line distance: 314.4 mi (505.97 km).
#1 Ranchettes
Census-designated place in Laramie County, Wyoming
| Population | 5,798 |
| Coordinates | 41.2185900, -104.7902500 |
| Altitude | 1890 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cody
City in and county seat of Park County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 9,847 |
| Coordinates | 44.5263400, -109.0565300 |
| Altitude | 1523 |
| Country | United States |
End: 16th Street (-109.056274, 44.526341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 624 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $53.26 | $106.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $57.88 | $115.76 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $62.23 | $124.46 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $74.04 | $148.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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