Origin
Cody, WY
Morning in Cody on Saturday
Local time
11:32 AM
MDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cody, WY to Worland, WY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
89.8 mi
144 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cody, WY
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Worland, WY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cody, WY to Worland, WY covers 89.8 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WY 120, WY 431, US 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.5 miles on WY 120. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.9 miles from Cody, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WY 120 | 48.5 mi | 52m |
| WY 431 | 30.1 mi | 32m |
| US 20 | 9 mi | 11m |
| Greybull Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| 17th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 16th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Beck Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Big Horn Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
WY 120
— 48.5 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cody, WY and Worland, WY.
1
Start on US 14A; WY 120
504 ft
·
22 sec
·
16th Street
2
Turn left onto Beck Avenue
493 ft
·
17 sec
·
Beck Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
17th Street
4
Continue on US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Greybull Highway
5
Turn right onto WY 120
48 mi
·
52 min
·
WY 120
6
Turn left onto WY 431
30 mi
·
32 min
·
WY 431
7
Turn left onto US 20; WY 789
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
US 20; WY 789
8
Arrive at destination
US 16
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.9 miles from Cody, WY, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.5 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 20 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.9 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Worland, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Cody, WY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cody, WY
This is one driving day of about 89.8 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Cody, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on WY 120 for about 48.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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
First break window
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Halfway reset
Meal breakThe midpoint is around 44.9 miles from Cody, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 80.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Beck Avenue
Turn left onto Beck Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120 / 17th Street
Turn right onto US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120 / 17th Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
WY 120
Turn right onto WY 120
Navigation decision point
3
50.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
WY 431
Turn left onto WY 431
Navigation decision point
3
80.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
US 20; WY 789
Turn left onto US 20; WY 789
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.23 one way
$28.46 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $14.92 | $29.83 |
| premium | $4.53 | $16.02 | $32.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.83 | $39.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.43 | $4.31 |
| Efficient EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.86 | $3.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.57 | $5.75 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Worland, WY
Morning in Worland on Saturday
Local time
11:32 AM
MDT
Current temp
76°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
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
89.8 mi in 1h 39m, mostly highway — 48.5 mi of that is on WY 120.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.5 mi on WY 120.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WY 120 and WY 431. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Beck Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cody, WY to Worland, WY is easy. At 1h 39m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Beck Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120 / 17th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (WY 120): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 89.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.5 miles on WY 120. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WY can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Beck Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120 / 17th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (WY 120): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Worland, WY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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