Origin
Ethete, WY
Afternoon in Ethete on Thursday
Local time
3:06 PM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ethete, WY to Cody, WY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 8m
Distance
162.7 mi
262 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 57m
★
6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 32m
10 AM
3h 17m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 31m
8 PM
3h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ethete, WY
Taryn Elliott
Cody, WY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ethete, WY to Cody, WY covers 162.7 miles and takes about 3h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broadway Street, Idaho Street, WY 789 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81.5 miles on Broadway Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.78 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
81.3 miles from Ethete, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 8m. Total distance: 162.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 8m drive with frequent turns across 162.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broadway Street is the longest continuous segment at about 81.5 miles.
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 WY 132 / Blue Sky Highway.
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 3h 8m 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 (WY 132 / Blue Sky Highway): Navigation decision point; at 22.9 miles (WY 789): Lane positioning matters here; at 78.4 miles (South 8th Street): 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.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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WY 132 / Blue Sky Highway
Turn left onto WY 132 / Blue Sky Highway
Navigation decision point
5
22.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
WY 789
Turn left onto WY 789
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
78.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
South 8th Street
Turn left onto South 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
78.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
|
WY 120 / Broadway Street
Turn left onto WY 120 / Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
162.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 8m in
|
US 14A; WY 120 / 16th Street
Turn right onto US 14A; WY 120 / 16th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Street | 81.5 mi | 1h 29m |
| Idaho Street | 31.7 mi | 38m |
| WY 789 | 23.8 mi | 27m |
| 17 Mile Road | 17.9 mi | 20m |
| Rendezvous Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Blue Sky Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Greybull Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| 17th Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Broadway Street
— 81.5 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ethete, WY and Cody, WY.
1
Start on Saint Michael Circle
441 ft
·
20 sec
·
Saint Michael Circle
2
Continue on Saint Michael Circle
234 ft
·
15 sec
·
Saint Michael Circle
3
Turn left onto WY 132
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Blue Sky Highway
4
Turn left onto 17 Mile Road
18 mi
·
20 min
·
17 Mile Road
5
Continue on Rendezvous Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Rendezvous Road
6
Turn left onto WY 789
24 mi
·
27 min
·
WY 789
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 20; WY 789
32 mi
·
38 min
·
Idaho Street
8
Turn left onto South 8th Street
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn left onto WY 120
82 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Greybull Highway
11
Continue on US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
17th Street
12
Continue on US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120
413 ft
·
18 sec
·
Sheridan Avenue
13
Turn right onto US 14A; WY 120
98 ft
·
3 sec
·
16th Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 14A; WY 120
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 81.3 miles from Ethete, WY, or about 1h 38m 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 36 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.3 miles or 1h 38m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cody, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ethete, 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 Ethete, WY
This is one driving day of about 162.7 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Ethete, 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 Broadway Street for about 81.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81.3 mi from Ethete, WY · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.3 miles from Ethete, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Broadway Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.5 miles.
Arriving in Cody, WY
The final approach into Cody, 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 Cody, 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
$25.78 one way
$51.56 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $27.02 | $54.05 |
| premium | $4.53 | $29.02 | $58.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.92 | $71.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.08 | $7.81 |
| Efficient EV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.24 | $6.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.1 | 0 | $22.78 | $10.41 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Cody, WY
Afternoon in Cody on Thursday
Local time
3:06 PM
MDT
Current temp
68°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
27 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
3h 8m 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 Ethete, WY to Cody, WY covers 162.7 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broadway Street, Idaho Street, WY 789. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.3 miles from Ethete, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.78 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 8m 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 (WY 132 / Blue Sky Highway): Navigation decision point; at 22.9 miles (WY 789): Lane positioning matters here; at 78.4 miles (South 8th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ethete, WY to Cody, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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