How far is Sheridan, WY from Cody, WY?

The driving distance from Sheridan, WY to Cody, WY is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.56 mi
02h 55m
Flight
104.9 mi
168.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.9 mi
Kilometers
168.82 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.56 mi
Kilometers
239.09 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cody
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM MDT
Return by in Sheridan
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheridan
2026-04-22T21:30
Arrive Cody
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheridan
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Greybull
WY

Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming

From Sheridan
73.5 mi
01h 27m
To Cody
75.1 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 23 mph SSW
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 Sheridan and Cody.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Loucks Street

    24 m · 9 sec · West Loucks Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1968 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14 West: Ranchester-Dayton, Greybull-Lovell, Yellowstone-Teton National Parks

    2282 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    79 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 6th Street

    52.3 mi · 59 min · North 6th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on 17th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 17th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Sheridan Avenue

    126 m · 18 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    30 m · 3 sec · 16th Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 16th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheridan 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 6th Street
52.3 mi · 35%
North Main Street
14.6 mi · 10%
17th Street
0.74 mi
US 14 West
0.43 mi
Sheridan Avenue
0.08 mi
16th Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

79 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.7 mi
104.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greybull
01h 27m from Sheridan
Leave By
12:38 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sheridan 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 Sheridan to Cody?

The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greybull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.5 miles from Sheridan and 75.1 miles from Cody.

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

The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sheridan and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cody.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and Cody. Straight-line distance: 104.9 mi (168.82 km).

Sheridan

#1 Sheridan

City in Wyoming, United States

Population18,095
Coordinates44.7971900, -106.9561800
Altitude1141
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 Loucks Street (-106.956181, 44.797278)
End: 16th Street (-109.056274, 44.526341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.84 L · about $20.40
Round trip
$40.80
10.48 gal · 39.68 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $20.40 $40.80
Mid-grade $4.23 $22.17 $44.34
Premium $4.55 $23.84 $47.67
Diesel $5.41 $28.36 $56.72

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 Sheridan and Cody. The current time is 21:30:30.

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.