Origin
Worland, WY
Morning in Worland on Saturday
Local time
9:49 AM
MDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
89.8 mi
144 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Worland, WY
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Cody, WY
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The drive from Worland, WY to Cody, WY covers 89.8 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WY 120, Gooseberry Creek Road, Big Horn Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.5 miles on WY 120. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.23 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.
Midpoint
44.9 miles from Worland, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 89.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
The drive from Worland, WY to Cody, WY covers 89.8 miles and takes about 1h 39m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 9 miles in near WY 431 / Gooseberry Creek Road.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Worland, WY to Cody, WY is easy. At 1h 39m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles (WY 431 / Gooseberry Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 39.1 miles (WY 120): Navigation decision point; at 87.5 miles (US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120 / Greybull Highway): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto WY 431 / Gooseberry Creek Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto WY 120
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120 / Greybull Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 14A; WY 120 / 16th Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WY 120 | 48.5 mi | 52m |
| Gooseberry Creek Road | 30.1 mi | 32m |
| Big Horn Avenue | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| US 20 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Greybull Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| 17th Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Sheridan Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 16th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Worland, WY and Cody, WY.
Start on US 16
Continue on US 20; WY 789
Turn right onto WY 431
At end of road, turn right onto WY 120
At end of road, turn left onto US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120
Continue on US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120
Continue on US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120
Turn right onto US 14A; WY 120
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 20 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.9 miles or 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 1h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cody, WY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Worland, WY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Worland, WY
This is one driving day of about 89.8 miles and 1h 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.9 mi from Worland, WY · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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.
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Halfway reset
Meal breakThe midpoint is around 44.9 miles from Worland, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$14.23 one way
$28.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $14.92 | $29.83 |
| premium | $4.53 | $16.02 | $32.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.83 | $39.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.43 | $4.31 |
| Efficient EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.86 | $3.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.57 | $5.75 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Worland on Saturday
Local time
9:49 AM
MDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Cody on Saturday
Local time
9:49 AM
MDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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