Origin
Cody, WY
Evening in Cody on Thursday
Local time
8:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cody, WY to Glenrock, WY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
4h 32m
Distance
238.4 mi
384 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 19m
★
6 AM
4h 32m
8 AM
4h 59m
10 AM
4h 42m
12 PM
4h 39m
3 PM
4h 43m
5 PM
4h 58m
8 PM
4h 24m
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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Glenrock, WY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cody, WY to Glenrock, WY covers 238.4 miles and takes about 4h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WY 120, West US Highway 20-26, US 20 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 $37.78 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
119.2 miles from Cody, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 32m. Total distance: 238.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 32m highway drive covering 238.4 miles, with most of the trip on WY 120 and West US Highway 20-26. 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 17 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 West US Highway 20-26. 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 4h 32m 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 0.1 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 11 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.
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.
5
235.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 27m in
|
I 25
Take the exit onto I 25 toward I 25 Business: Glenrock, Rolling Hills
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 25 Business: Glenrock, Rolling Hills
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WY 120 | 81.5 mi | 1h 29m |
| West US Highway 20-26 | 60.7 mi | 1h 8m |
| US 20 | 33.7 mi | 39m |
| East 2nd Street | 33.1 mi | 37m |
| Deer Creek Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Greybull Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Shoshoni Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 17th 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 Glenrock, 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 left onto US 20; US 26
33 mi
·
37 min
·
East 2nd Street
10
Continue on US 20; US 26
61 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
West US Highway 20-26
11
Turn left onto US 20; US 26
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 20; US 26
12
Take the exit
23 mi
·
24 min
13
Take the exit onto I 25
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 25
Toward I 25 Business: Glenrock, Rolling Hills
14
Turn left onto I 25 Business; WY 95
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Deer Creek Road
15
Continue on I 25 Business; WY 95
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
South 4th Street
16
Turn left onto US 20; US 26; US 87
23 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Birch Street
17
Arrive at destination
US 20; US 26; US 87
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 119.2 miles from Cody, WY, or about 2h 16m 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 52 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.2 miles or 2h 16m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glenrock, 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 238.4 miles and 4h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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 119.2 mi from Cody, WY · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 119.2 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 Glenrock, WY
The final approach into Glenrock, 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 Glenrock, 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
$37.78 one way
$75.56 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $39.60 | $79.20 |
| premium | $4.53 | $42.53 | $85.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.64 | $105.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.5 | 0 | $25.03 | $11.44 |
| Efficient EV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.86 | $9.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.4 | 1 | $33.38 | $15.26 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% 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
Glenrock, WY
Evening in Glenrock on Thursday
Local time
8:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
74°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
6 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
4h 32m 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 Cody, WY to Glenrock, WY covers 238.4 miles and takes about 4h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WY 120, West US Highway 20-26, US 20. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119.2 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 $37.78 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 32m 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 0.1 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 Glenrock, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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