Origin
Cody, WY
Afternoon in Cody on Friday
Local time
12:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
68°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Cody, WY to Arapahoe, WY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 51m
Distance
146.2 mi
235 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 41m
★
6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 13m
8 PM
2h 45m
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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Arapahoe, WY
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Cody, WY to Arapahoe, WY covers 146.2 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WY 120, US 20, West 2nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81.5 miles on WY 120. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.17 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.1 miles from Cody, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 146.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 51m highway drive covering 146.2 miles, with most of the trip on WY 120 and US 20. The longest continuous stretch is about 81.5 miles on WY 120.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WY 120 is the longest continuous segment at about 81.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WY 120 and US 20. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Beck Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 51m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 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): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Beck Avenue
Turn left onto Beck Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
WY 120
Turn right onto WY 120
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
83.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
South 8th Street
Turn right onto South 8th Street
Navigation decision point
5
84.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
|
US 20; WY 789 / Shoshoni Street
Turn right onto US 20; WY 789 / Shoshoni Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WY 120 | 81.5 mi | 1h 29m |
| US 20 | 31 mi | 36m |
| West 2nd Street | 18.2 mi | 20m |
| US 26 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Rendezvous Road | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Greybull Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Left Hand Ditch Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Shoshoni Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
WY 120
— 81.5 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cody, WY and Arapahoe, 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
82 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
WY 120
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto South 8th Street
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South 8th Street
7
Turn right onto US 20; WY 789
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Shoshoni Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 20; WY 789
31 mi
·
36 min
·
US 20; WY 789
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 26; WY 789
18 mi
·
20 min
·
West 2nd Street
10
Continue on US 26; WY 789
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 26; WY 789
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Rendezvous Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Rendezvous Road
12
Continue on Rendezvous Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Rendezvous Road
13
Turn right onto Left Hand Ditch Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Left Hand Ditch Road
14
Arrive at destination
Left Hand Ditch Road
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.1 miles from Cody, WY, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.5 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 32 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.1 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arapahoe, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cody, 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 Cody, WY
This is one driving day of about 146.2 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Cody, 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 WY 120 for about 81.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.1 mi from Cody, WY · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.1 miles from Cody, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before WY 120 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.5 miles.
Arriving in Arapahoe, WY
The final approach into Arapahoe, 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 Arapahoe, 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
$23.17 one way
$46.34 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $24.28 | $48.57 |
| premium | $4.53 | $26.08 | $52.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.28 | $64.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.35 | $7.02 |
| Efficient EV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.79 | $5.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.5 | 0 | $20.47 | $9.36 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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
Arapahoe, WY
Afternoon in Arapahoe on Friday
Local time
12:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°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
26 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
2h 51m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cody, WY to Arapahoe, WY covers 146.2 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WY 120, US 20, West 2nd Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.1 miles from Cody, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 51m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cody, WY to Arapahoe, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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