Skip to main content
Trip.ovh Logo
Trip.ovh

Trip from Cody, WY to Guernsey, WY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h

Distance

325 mi

523 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 48m ★
6 AM
6h 1m
8 AM
6h 27m
10 AM
6h 10m
12 PM
6h 7m
3 PM
6h 11m
5 PM
6h 25m
8 PM
5h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
city in and county seat of Park County, Wyoming, United States

Cody, WY

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Guernsey, WY, WY

Guernsey, WY

Robert Schrader

Trip Overview

The drive from Cody, WY to Guernsey, WY covers 325 miles and takes about 6h 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, I 25 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 $51.50 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

162.5 miles from Cody, WY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h. Total distance: 325 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 6h highway drive covering 325 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 16 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.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

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 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

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
309.4 mi into trip | ~5h 41m in | US 26

Take the exit onto US 26 toward Guernsey, Torrington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Guernsey, Torrington

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
WY 120 81.5 mi 1h 29m
West US Highway 20-26 60.7 mi 1h 8m
I 25 34.1 mi 31m
US 20 33.7 mi 39m
East 2nd Street 33.1 mi 37m
US 26 15.6 mi 19m
Greybull Highway 1.4 mi 1m
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 Guernsey, 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

63 mi · 1 hr 6 min
13

Continue on I 25; US 26; US 87

34 mi · 31 min · I 25; US 26; US 87
14

Take the exit onto US 26

16 mi · 19 min · US 26
Toward Guernsey, Torrington
15

Turn right onto South Wyoming Avenue

54 ft · 1 sec · South Wyoming Avenue
16

Arrive at destination

South Wyoming Avenue

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 162.5 miles from Cody, WY, or about 3h 6m 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 72 miles or 1h 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 162.5 miles or 3h 6m 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

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Guernsey, 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.

+

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 Cody, WY

This is one driving day of about 325 miles and 6h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 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 162.5 mi from Cody, WY · 3h 6m into the drive

city in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Riverton, WY

163 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

Thermopolis, WY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mountain View, WY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 162.5 miles from Cody, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before WY 120 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.5 miles.

Arriving in Guernsey, WY

The final approach into Guernsey, 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 Guernsey, WY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Granny's Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cody, Wyoming

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+13075874829

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Beta Coffeehouse

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cody, Wyoming

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+13075877707

Visit website

Rawhide Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cody, Wyoming

0.4 mi

Sips Coffee Company LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cody, Wyoming

0.4 mi

Granny's Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Cody, Wyoming

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+13075874829

Visit website

Eggington's

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 208.9

Casper, Wyoming

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13072658700

Visit website

Beta Coffeehouse

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Cody, Wyoming

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+13075877707

Visit website

Rawhide Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Cody, Wyoming

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+13075788344

Visit website

Sips Coffee Company LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Cody, Wyoming

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13072028837

Visit website

Mudd Espresso

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Cody, Wyoming

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

Bear Paw Espresso LLC

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Cody, Wyoming

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+13072501974

Visit website

Rocky Mountain Mudd Espresso

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Cody, Wyoming

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+13078992209

Visit website

Cody Coffee Roaster

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Cody, Wyoming

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13072243443

Visit website

Rocky Mountain Mudd

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Cody, Wyoming

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

Visit website

Buffalo Bill Center of the West

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Cody, Wyoming

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13075874771

Visit website

Casper Downtown Development Authority

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 208.9

Casper, Wyoming

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13073331403

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.50 one way

$103.00 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 114 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $53.98 $107.97
premium $4.53 $57.98 $115.95
diesel $5.61 $71.76 $143.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$52

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$77–$102

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 113.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

Hat Six Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger

Evansville, WY

Tesla

8 DCFC

Flying J 758

Casper, WY

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Target T0164 (Casper, WY)

Casper, WY

Electrify America

4 DCFC

DENNY MENHOLT CHEVROLET BUICK GMC

CODY, WY

EV Connect

1 DCFC

EV Connect: 1 eVgo Network: 1 Electrify America: 1 Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 97.5 1 $34.13 $15.60
Efficient EV 81.3 0 $28.44 $13.00
EV Truck/SUV 130 1 $45.50 $20.80

Gas CO2

114 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cody, WY

Evening in Cody on Thursday

Local time

7:30 PM

MDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Guernsey, WY

Evening in Guernsey on Thursday

Local time

7:30 PM

MDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Riverton, WY

163 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

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

6h on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Guernsey, WY covers 325 miles and takes about 6h 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, I 25. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 162.5 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 $51.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
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 Guernsey, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

More from Cody, WY

Cheyenne, WY 391.2 mi · 6h 8m Rock Springs, WY 279.6 mi · 5h 24m Sleepy Hollow, WY 256.7 mi · 4h 59m Glenrock, WY 238.4 mi · 4h 32m Evansville, WY 217.4 mi · 4h 11m Casper, WY 217.4 mi · 4h 12m

More trips to Guernsey, WY

Cheyenne, WY 97.2 mi
Overnight trips from Cody, WY Scenic drives in WY

Explore more options from Cody, WY or browse trips ending in Guernsey, WY.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse WY road trips.

Explore maps for Cody, WY or Guernsey, WY on MapSof.net.