Drive Time
6h 8m
Distance
391.6 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
The drive from Cheyenne, WY to Cody, WY covers 391.6 miles and takes about 6h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Carey Avenue, Randall Avenue, Hynds Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.02 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
195.8 miles from Cheyenne, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 8m drive with frequent turns across 391.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carey Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Randall Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hynds Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 20 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Yellowstone Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Idaho Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 8th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Cheyenne, WY and Cody, WY.
Start on West 24th Street
Turn right onto Carey Avenue
Turn slight left onto Randall Avenue
Turn right onto Hynds Boulevard
Take the ramp straight
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
Keep slight left
Turn left
Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway
Continue on West US Highway 20-26
Turn right onto Idaho Street
Turn left onto South 8th Street
Turn left onto Broadway Street
Continue on Greybull Highway
Continue on 17th Street
Continue on Sheridan Avenue
Turn right onto 16th Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 86 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 195.8 miles or 3h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cody, WY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Cheyenne, WY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Cheyenne, WY
This is one driving day of about 391.6 miles and 6h 8m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 195.8 mi from Cheyenne, WY · 3h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
196 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.
A short stop after about 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 195.8 miles from Cheyenne, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$60.02 one way
$120.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $65.23 | $130.46 |
| premium | $4.55 | $70.13 | $140.27 |
| diesel | $5.41 | $83.44 | $166.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 137 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 117.5 | 1 | $41.12 | $18.80 |
| Efficient EV | 97.9 | 1 | $34.27 | $15.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 156.6 | 1 | $54.82 | $25.06 |
Gas CO2
137 kg
EV CO2
46 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Cheyenne on Saturday
Local time
3:51 AM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Cody on Saturday
Local time
3:51 AM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
35°F
Riverton, WY
196 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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