Origin
Casper, WY
Afternoon in Casper on Sunday
Local time
4:49 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Casper, WY to Cody, WY
Drive Time
4h 13m
Distance
217.5 mi
350 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 0m
★
6 AM
4h 13m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 22m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 24m
5 PM
4h 38m
8 PM
4h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Casper, WY
Beyzaa Yurtkuran
Cody, WY
Siarhei Nester
Trip Overview
The drive from Casper, WY to Cody, WY covers 217.5 miles and takes about 4h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Yellowstone Highway, Broadway Street, Idaho Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.8 miles on West Yellowstone Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
108.7 miles from Casper, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 13m drive with frequent turns across 217.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Yellowstone Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 93.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 13m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Bryan Stock Trail): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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Bryan Stock Trail
At end of road, turn right onto Bryan Stock Trail
Navigation decision point
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Sho...
5
133.2 mi into trip
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~2h 37m in
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South 8th Street
Turn left onto South 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
133.7 mi into trip
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~2h 40m in
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WY 120 / Broadway Street
Turn left onto WY 120 / Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Yellowstone Highway | 93.8 mi | 1h 46m |
| Broadway Street | 81.5 mi | 1h 29m |
| Idaho Street | 31.7 mi | 38m |
| US 20 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Greybull Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Bryan Stock Trail | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 17th Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| South 8th Street | 0.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
West Yellowstone Highway
— 93.8 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casper, WY and Cody, WY.
1
Start on North Sunlight Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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North Sunlight Drive
2
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
3
Turn right onto East Sunlight Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sunlight Drive
4
At end of road, turn right onto Bryan Stock Trail
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Bryan Stock Trail
5
Turn right onto US 20; US 26; US 87
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
East F Street
6
Take the ramp onto US 20; US 26; US 87
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 20; US 26; US 87
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
8
Keep slight left at fork
350 ft
·
10 sec
9
Turn left onto US 20; US 26
3.0 mi
·
3 min
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US 20; US 26
10
Turn right onto US 20; US 26
94 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
West Yellowstone Highway
11
Turn right onto US 20; WY 789
32 mi
·
38 min
·
Idaho Street
12
Turn left onto South 8th Street
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn left onto WY 120
82 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Greybull Highway
15
Continue on US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
17th Street
16
Continue on US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120
413 ft
·
18 sec
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Sheridan Avenue
17
Turn right onto US 14A; WY 120
98 ft
·
3 sec
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16th Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 14A; WY 120
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 108.7 miles from Casper, WY, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.7 miles or 2h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cody, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Casper, WY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Casper, WY
This is one driving day of about 217.5 miles and 4h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Casper, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on West Yellowstone Highway for about 93.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.7 mi from Casper, WY · 2h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 108.7 miles from Casper, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before West Yellowstone Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.8 miles.
Arriving in Cody, WY
The final approach into Cody, WY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cody, WY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.47 one way
$68.93 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $36.23 | $72.46 |
| premium | $4.53 | $38.78 | $77.56 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $48.32 | $96.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.3 | 0 | $22.84 | $10.44 |
| Efficient EV | 54.4 | 0 | $19.03 | $8.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87 | 1 | $30.45 | $13.92 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cody, WY
Afternoon in Cody on Sunday
Local time
4:49 PM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 13m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Casper, WY to Cody, WY covers 217.5 miles and takes about 4h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Yellowstone Highway, Broadway Street, Idaho Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.7 miles from Casper, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 13m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Bryan Stock Trail): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Casper, WY to Cody, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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