Origin
Powell, WY
Evening in Powell on Saturday
Local time
8:46 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Powell, WY to Cody, WY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Powell, WY
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Cody, WY
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Powell and Cody, Wyoming, is a quick 24.2-mile journey that typically takes about 31 minutes. Since both towns are located in the Mountain West, the transition remains consistent with the region's character. You won’t need to worry about an overnight split for this trip, as it is easily completed in a single day. Budgeting around $4 for fuel should be sufficient to cover the distance comfortably. This route serves as a straightforward local connection between these two communities. It is an ideal option if you are looking for a simple, efficient way to move between these Wyoming hubs without the hassle of a long-haul drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Powell Highway | 14.7 mi | 15m |
| Medicine Wheel Passage | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Bighorn Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| East Coulter Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Bent Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 16th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Powell Highway
— 14.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Powell, WY and Cody, WY.
1
Start on North Bent Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Bent Street
2
Turn right onto US 14A; WY 295
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Coulter Avenue
3
Continue on US 14A
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Medicine Wheel Passage
4
Continue on US 14A
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on US 14A
15 mi
·
15 min
·
Powell Highway
6
Continue on US 14A
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bighorn Avenue
7
Arrive at destination
US 14A; WY 120
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 0.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 14A; WY 295 / East Coulter Avenue
Turn right onto US 14A; WY 295 / East Coulter Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.83 one way
$7.67 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.32 | $8.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Cody, WY
Evening in Cody on Saturday
Local time
8:46 PM
MDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 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
31m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than drifting through a monotonous interstate grind. You will primarily navigate via Powell Highway, Medicine Wheel Passage, and Bighorn Avenue, with zero percent of the route consisting of traditional highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 14.7-mile segment on the Powell Highway. Because this path is entirely local, you should prepare for shifting road conditions as you transition through the various segments. The lack of highway speed limits means you can settle into a steady, relaxed pace while navigating the turns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on Powell Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 14A; WY 295 / East Coulter Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Powell, WY to Cody, WY is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.2 miles (US 14A; WY 295 / East Coulter Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Cody, WY
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on Powell Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.2 miles (US 14A; WY 295 / East Coulter Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cody, WY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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