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Trip from Worland, WY to Cody, WY

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 32m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m

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

Downtown Worland, WY, WY

Worland, WY

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city in and county seat of Park County, Wyoming, United States

Cody, WY

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Trip Overview

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 .

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Drive Character

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.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WY 120 is the longest continuous segment at about 48.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

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.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
9 mi into trip | ~11m in | WY 431 / Gooseberry Creek Road

Turn right onto WY 431 / Gooseberry Creek Road

Navigation decision point

4
39.1 mi into trip | ~43m in | WY 120

At end of road, turn right onto WY 120

Navigation decision point

4
87.5 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120 / Greybull Highway

At end of road, turn left onto US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120 / Greybull Highway

Navigation decision point

5
89.8 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | US 14A; WY 120 / 16th Street

Turn right onto US 14A; WY 120 / 16th Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: WY 120 — 48.5 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 16

6.8 mi · 8 min · Big Horn Avenue
2

Continue on US 20; WY 789

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 20; WY 789
3

Turn right onto WY 431

30 mi · 32 min · Gooseberry Creek Road
4

At end of road, turn right onto WY 120

48 mi · 52 min · WY 120
5

At end of road, turn left onto US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120

1.4 mi · 1 min · Greybull Highway
6

Continue on US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120

0.7 mi · 2 min · 17th Street
7

Continue on US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120

413 ft · 18 sec · Sheridan Avenue
8

Turn right onto US 14A; WY 120

98 ft · 3 sec · 16th Street
9

Arrive at destination

US 14A; WY 120

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.9 miles from Worland, WY, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.5 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 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.

Before You Leave

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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.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Worland, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on WY 120 for about 48.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.9 mi from Worland, WY · 49m into the drive

Downtown Thermopolis, WY, WY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Thermopolis, WY

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Thermopolis, WY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Halfway reset

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.9 miles from Worland, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.23 one way

$28.46 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Worland, WY

Morning in Worland on Saturday

Local time

9:49 AM

MDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cody, WY

Morning in Cody on Saturday

Local time

9:49 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

8 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

1h 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 Worland, WY to Cody, WY covers 89.8 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are WY 120, Gooseberry Creek Road, Big Horn Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 44.9 miles from Worland, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

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.

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.

The route from Worland, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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