Trip from Mills, WY to Cody, WY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 39m

Distance

211.8 mi

341 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 27m ★

6 AM

3h 39m

8 AM

4h 4m

10 AM

3h 48m

12 PM

3h 45m

3 PM

3h 49m

5 PM

4h 3m

8 PM

3h 32m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mills, WY to Cody, WY covers 211.8 miles and takes about 3h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Southwest Wyoming Boulevard, West Yellowstone Highway, Idaho Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.56 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

105.9 miles from Mills, WY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 211.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 39m drive with frequent turns across 211.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Southwest Wyoming Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

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 39m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mills, WY to Cody, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southwest Wyoming Boulevard	—	—
West Yellowstone Highway	—	—
Idaho Street	—	—
South 8th Street	—	—
Broadway Street	—	—
Greybull Highway	—	—
17th Street	—	—
Sheridan Avenue	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Southwest Wyoming Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mills, WY and Cody, WY.

1

Start on 1st Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · 1st Street

2

At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Wyoming Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest Wyoming Boulevard

3

Turn left onto West Yellowstone Highway

7.8 mi · 9 min · West Yellowstone Highway

4

Continue straight

88 mi · 1 hr 39 min

5

Turn right onto Idaho Street

32 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street

6

Turn left onto South 8th Street

0.5 mi · 2 min · South 8th Street

7

Turn left onto Broadway Street

82 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Broadway Street

8

At the end of the road, turn left onto Greybull Highway

1.4 mi · 1 min · Greybull Highway

9

Continue on 17th Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

10

Continue on Sheridan Avenue

413 ft · 18 sec · Sheridan Avenue

11

Turn right onto 16th Street

98 ft · 3 sec · 16th Street

12

Arrive at your destination

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 105.9 miles from Mills, WY, or about 1h 49m into the drive.

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 47 miles or 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 105.9 miles or 1h 49m 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 59m

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 Mills, 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 Mills, WY

This is one driving day of about 211.8 miles and 3h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Mills, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 105.9 mi from Mills, WY · 1h 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Thermopolis, WY

106 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

Shoshoni, WY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Thermopolis, WY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.9 miles from Mills, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

$33.56 one way

$67.13 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$35.18	$70.36
premium	$4.53	$37.78	$75.56
diesel	$5.61	$46.76	$93.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	63.5	0	$22.24	$10.17
Efficient EV	53	0	$18.53	$8.47
EV Truck/SUV	84.7	1	$29.65	$13.56

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Mills, WY

Morning in Mills on Thursday

Local time

11:51 AM

MDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cody, WY

Morning in Cody on Thursday

Local time

11:51 AM

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

23 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 39m 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 Mills, WY to Cody, WY covers 211.8 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Southwest Wyoming Boulevard, West Yellowstone Highway, Idaho Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 105.9 miles from Mills, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.56 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 39m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mills, WY to Cody, WY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Mills, WY to Cody, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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