How far is Rawlins, WY from Cody, WY?
The driving distance from Rawlins, WY to Cody, WY is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210 miles (338 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Freemont County, Wyoming
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rawlins and Cody.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rawlins and Cody.
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Start on West Spruce Street
15 m · 5 sec · West Spruce Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
44.1 mi · 51 min · 3rd Street
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Turn left
42.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn right onto Sand Draw Road
34.6 mi · 51 min · Sand Draw Road
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Continue on Gas Hills Road
1 mi · 2 min · Gas Hills Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
23.5 mi · 27 min
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Turn left 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 Rawlins and Cody.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rawlins and Sunny near Cody.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rawlins to Cody?
The road trip is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Riverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.6 miles from Rawlins and 130.4 miles from Cody.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210 miles (338 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 7:20 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.85 one way or $71.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rawlins and Sunny near Cody.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rawlins and Cody. Straight-line distance: 210.01 mi (337.98 km).
#1 Rawlins
City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 8,484 |
| Coordinates | 41.7910700, -107.2386600 |
| Altitude | 2072 |
| 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: 420 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $35.85 | $71.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $38.97 | $77.94 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $41.90 | $83.79 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $49.84 | $99.69 |
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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