Origin
Cody, WY
Afternoon in Cody on Sunday
Local time
4:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cody, WY to Moose Wilson Road, WY
Drive Time
4h 54m
Distance
178.3 mi
287 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 41m
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6 AM
4h 55m
8 AM
5h 22m
10 AM
5h 4m
12 PM
5h 2m
3 PM
5h 6m
5 PM
5h 21m
8 PM
4h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cody, WY
Siarhei Nester
Trip Overview
The drive from Cody, WY to Moose Wilson Road, WY covers 178.3 miles and takes about 4h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Fork Highway, East Entrance Road, South Entrance Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.1 miles on North Fork Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.25 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
89.2 miles from Cody, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 54m drive with frequent turns across 178.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Fork Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 48.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mountain driving with significant elevation changes
8,477 ft
4,999 ft
Total Climb
4,164 ft
Total Descent
2,964 ft
Highest Point
8,477 ft
~59.4 mi in
Elevation Range
3,479 ft
Notable High Points
8,477 ft at ~59.4 miles
+124 ft prominence
7,953 ft at ~104 miles
+198 ft prominence
7,322 ft at ~126.3 miles
+356 ft prominence
6,883 ft at ~141.2 miles
+35 ft prominence
6,851 ft at ~156 miles
+96 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Beck Avenue.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 54m drive. You will face about 9 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 0.8 miles (Canyon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 14; US 16; US 20 / 8th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Beck Avenue
Turn right onto Beck Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Canyon Avenue
Turn right onto Canyon Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 14; US 16; US 20 / 8th Street
Turn left onto US 14; US 16; US 20 / 8th Street
Navigation decision point
4
78 mi into trip
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~2h 4m in
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Grand Loop Road
At end of road, turn left onto Grand Loop Road
Navigation decision point
7
98.6 mi into trip
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~2h 39m in
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South Entrance Road
At end of road, turn left onto South Entrance Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Highway | 48.1 mi | 1h 6m |
| East Entrance Road | 25.9 mi | 49m |
| South Entrance Road | 21.5 mi | 38m |
| Grand Loop Road | 20.6 mi | 34m |
| North Park Road | 20.5 mi | 36m |
| North Highway 89 | 17.8 mi | 24m |
| Moose-Wilson Road | 12.8 mi | 22m |
| John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway | 6.4 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
North Fork Highway
— 48.1 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cody, WY and Moose Wilson Road, WY.
1
Start on US 14A; WY 120
504 ft
·
18 sec
·
16th Street
2
Turn right onto Beck Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Beck Avenue
3
Turn left onto 11th Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
11th Street
4
Turn right onto Canyon Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Canyon Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 14; US 16; US 20
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
8th Street
6
Continue on US 14; US 16; US 20
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Yellowstone Avenue
7
Continue on US 14; US 16; US 20
48 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
North Fork Highway
8
Continue on East Entrance Road
26 mi
·
49 min
·
East Entrance Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto Grand Loop Road
21 mi
·
34 min
·
Grand Loop Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto South Entrance Road
22 mi
·
38 min
·
South Entrance Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 89; US 191; US 287
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway
12
Continue on US 89; US 191; US 287
21 mi
·
36 min
·
North Park Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 26; US 89; US 191
18 mi
·
24 min
·
North Highway 89
14
Turn right onto Teton Park Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Teton Park Road
15
Turn left onto Moose-Wilson Road
13 mi
·
22 min
·
Moose-Wilson Road
16
Arrive at destination
WY 390
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 89.2 miles from Cody, WY, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.1 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 80 miles or 2h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.2 miles or 2h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moose Wilson Road, 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 178.3 miles and 4h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 North Fork Highway for about 48.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89.2 mi from Cody, WY · 2h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.2 miles from Cody, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Moose Wilson Road, WY
The final approach into Moose Wilson Road, 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 Moose Wilson Road, 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
$28.25 one way
$56.51 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $29.70 | $59.40 |
| premium | $4.53 | $31.79 | $63.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.61 | $79.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.5 | 0 | $18.72 | $8.56 |
| Efficient EV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.60 | $7.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.3 | 0 | $24.96 | $11.41 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Moose Wilson Road, WY
Afternoon in Moose Wilson Road on Sunday
Local time
4:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
27°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
7 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
4h 54m 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 Moose Wilson Road, WY covers 178.3 miles and takes about 4h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Fork Highway, East Entrance Road, South Entrance Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.2 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 $28.25 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 54m drive. You will face about 9 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 0.8 miles (Canyon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 14; US 16; US 20 / 8th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cody, WY to Moose Wilson Road, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mountain driving with significant elevation changes. The route ranges from 4,999 ft to 8,477 ft elevation with about 4,164 ft of total climbing. There are 5 notable high points along the way.
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