Evansville, WY to Cody, WY is 217.4 miles and takes about 4h 11m via West Yellowstone Highway and Broadway Street, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, taking you entirely through Wyoming. Expect a drive that is mostly on surface roads, making it a more relaxed pace than a full interstate cruise. It's a straightforward, one-day trip, perfect if you're looking for a relatively short drive with a clear destination.
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
108.7 miles from Evansville, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West Yellowstone Highway
93.8 mi
1h 46m
Broadway Street
81.5 mi
1h 29m
Idaho Street
31.7 mi
38m
I 25
3.5 mi
4m
US 20
3 mi
3m
Greybull Highway
1.4 mi
1m
17th Street
0.7 mi
2m
South 8th Street
0.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
West Yellowstone Highway
— 93.8 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, WY and Cody, WY.
1
Start on 1st Street
0.1 mi·33 sec·1st Street
2
Turn left onto Curtis Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Curtis Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 25 North
4
Merge onto I 25
3.5 mi·4 min·I 25
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
6
Keep slight left at fork
350 ft·10 sec
7
Turn left onto US 20; US 26
3.0 mi·3 min·US 20; US 26
8
Turn right onto US 20; US 26
94 mi·1 hr 46 min·West Yellowstone Highway
9
Turn right onto US 20; WY 789
32 mi·38 min·Idaho Street
10
Turn left onto South 8th Street
0.5 mi·2 min·South 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn left onto WY 120
82 mi·1 hr 29 min·Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120
1.4 mi·1 min·Greybull Highway
13
Continue on US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120
0.7 mi·2 min·17th Street
14
Continue on US 14; US 16; US 20; WY 120
413 ft·18 sec·Sheridan Avenue
15
Turn right onto US 14A; WY 120
98 ft·3 sec·16th Street
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Arrive at destination
US 14A; WY 120
Trip Plan
With a driving time of just over 4 hours, this is an ideal same-day trip from Evansville to Cody. Aim to leave in the morning to give yourself ample time to arrive and settle in Cody with daylight to spare. The single recommended stop suggests you can easily complete the drive without needing to break it up. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $36, and plan your refueling accordingly, especially before hitting the longest stretch of 93.8 miles on West Yellowstone Highway. Given the mostly surface road profile, be prepared for varying speed limits and potential local traffic.
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 108.7 miles from Evansville, WY, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.8 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 48 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.7 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 26m
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 Evansville, 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 Evansville, WY
This is one driving day of about 217.4 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Evansville, 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 West Yellowstone Highway for about 93.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 217.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Curtis Street
Turn left onto Curtis Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.2 mi into trip|~6m in
Take the exit toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Sho...
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133.1 mi into trip|~2h 35m in|South 8th Street
Turn left onto South 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
133.6 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|WY 120 / Broadway Street
Turn left onto WY 120 / Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
217.3 mi into trip|~4h 11m in|US 14A; WY 120 / 16th Street
Turn right onto US 14A; WY 120 / 16th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.89 one way
$67.77 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$35.72
$71.43
premium
$4.47
$38.29
$76.59
diesel
$4.80
$41.05
$82.10
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: 76.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.2
0
$22.83
$10.44
Efficient EV
54.4
0
$19.02
$8.70
EV Truck/SUV
87
1
$30.44
$13.91
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Evansville, WY
Late night
in Evansville on Sunday
Local time
4:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
97°F
Sunny
ESE 8 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:04PM MDT until July 19 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:17AM MDT until July 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Destination
Cody, WY
Late night
in Cody on Sunday
Local time
4:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
90°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
E 7 mph46% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:04PM MDT until July 19 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:17AM MDT until July 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
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
7 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
4h 11m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route covers 217.4 miles with about 34% of it on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 93.8 miles on West Yellowstone Highway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to navigate through town areas like Broadway Street and Idaho Street, indicating a mix of urban and rural driving conditions. The majority of your travel will be on surface roads, suggesting a more measured pace.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.8 mi on West Yellowstone Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 Curtis Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 11m drive. You will face about 11 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 (Curtis Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.1 miles (South 8th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Cody is in Northwest Wyoming, close to the east side Yellowstone National Park. Unlike Jackson, with its pet spas and high-end shopping, Cody is more authentically cowboy. Cody is famous for its rodeo, which occurs nightly during the summer, and for its proximity to fantastic wilderness adventures in Yellowstone and in the national forests surrounding the park.
The longest stretch is about 93.8 miles on West Yellowstone Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WY can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Curtis Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.1 miles (South 8th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Cody, WY, but most travelers stay overnight.
