The drive from Saratoga, WY to Cody, WY covers 301.7 miles and takes about 6h 10m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 287, Broadway Street, Sand Draw Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.1 miles on US 287.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.81 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
150.9 miles from Saratoga, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 12m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 10m. Total distance: 301.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Saratoga, WY to Cody, WY covers 301.7 miles and takes about 6h 10m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 287 is the longest continuous segment at about 85.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 20.9 miles in near I 80; US 30; US 287 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
Driving Effort4/10
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 10m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 15 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.9 miles (I 80; US 30; US 287 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles (US 287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 162.3 miles (WY 789): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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20.9 mi into trip|~23m in|I 80; US 30; US 287 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 80; US 30; US 287 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
39.6 mi into trip|~42m in|US 287
Take the exit onto US 287 toward I 80 Business East, US 287 North, WY 76: Rawlins
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 Business East, US 287 North, WY 76:...
6
162.3 mi into trip|~3h 29m in|WY 789
At end of road, turn right onto WY 789
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
217.4 mi into trip|~4h 34m in|South 8th Street
Turn left onto South 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
218 mi into trip|~4h 36m in|WY 120 / Broadway Street
Turn left onto WY 120 / Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 287
85.1 mi
1h 52m
Broadway Street
81.5 mi
1h 29m
Sand Draw Road
34.6 mi
51m
Idaho Street
31.7 mi
38m
WY 789
23.5 mi
26m
State Highway 130
19.6 mi
21m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18.6 mi
18m
Higley Boulevard
1.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 287
— 85.1 mi, about 1h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saratoga, WY and Cody, WY.
1
Start on East Bridge Avenue
347 ft·13 sec·East Bridge Avenue
2
Turn right onto WY 130; WY 230
0.6 mi·1 min·North 1st Street
3
Continue on WY 130; WY 230
20 mi·21 min·State Highway 130
4
Continue on US 30; US 287
0.2 mi·24 sec·US 30; US 287
5
Take the ramp onto US 30; US 287
0.5 mi·40 sec·US 30; US 287
6
Merge onto I 80; US 30; US 287
19 mi·18 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 287
0.7 mi·1 min·US 287
Toward I 80 Business East, US 287 North, WY 76: RawlinsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus; US 287
0.5 mi·39 sec·East Cedar Street
9
Turn right onto US 287 BYP
1.5 mi·1 min·Higley Boulevard
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 287; WY 789
42 mi·48 min·US 287; WY 789
11
Turn left onto US 287; WY 789
42 mi·1 hr 2 min·US 287; WY 789
12
Turn right onto WY 135
35 mi·51 min·Sand Draw Road
13
Continue on WY 135
1.0 mi·1 min·Gas Hills Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto WY 789
23 mi·26 min·WY 789
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn left onto US 20; WY 789
32 mi·38 min·Idaho Street
16
Turn left onto South 8th Street
0.5 mi·2 min·South 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn left onto WY 120
82 mi·1 hr 29 min·Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120
1.4 mi·1 min·Greybull Highway
19
Continue on US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120
0.7 mi·2 min·17th Street
20
Continue on US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120
413 ft·18 sec·Sheridan Avenue
21
Turn right onto US 14A; WY 120
98 ft·3 sec·16th Street
22
Arrive at destination
US 14A; WY 120
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 150.9 miles from Saratoga, WY, or about 3h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.1 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 66 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.9 miles or 3h 12m 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 9m
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 Saratoga, 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 Saratoga, WY
This is one driving day of about 301.7 miles and 6h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Saratoga, 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 US 287 for about 85.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 150.9 mi from Saratoga, WY
· 3h 12m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
90.5
1
$31.68
$14.48
Efficient EV
75.4
0
$26.40
$12.07
EV Truck/SUV
120.7
1
$42.24
$19.31
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 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
Saratoga, WY
Night
in Saratoga on Friday
Local time
10:08 PM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cody, WY
Night
in Cody on Friday
Local time
10:08 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
30 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 10m 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 Saratoga, WY to Cody, WY covers 301.7 miles and takes about 6h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 287, Broadway Street, Sand Draw Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 150.9 miles from Saratoga, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.81 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 10m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 15 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.9 miles (I 80; US 30; US 287 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles (US 287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 162.3 miles (WY 789): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Saratoga, WY to Cody, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
