Traveling from Riverton to Cody covers 138.1 miles through the heart of the Mountain West. You should plan for a drive time of approximately 2 hours and 38 minutes, making this a straightforward day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Expect to spend around $22 in fuel for the journey. You will navigate via Broadway Street, Idaho Street, and North Federal Boulevard as you transition between these two Wyoming hubs. Because this route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, it offers a more personal, ground-level perspective of the region. It is a manageable distance for a single day of travel, providing you plenty of flexibility to explore once you arrive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69 miles from Riverton, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Broadway Street
81.5 mi
1h 29m
Idaho Street
31.7 mi
38m
North Federal Boulevard
22.1 mi
25m
Greybull Highway
1.4 mi
1m
17th Street
0.7 mi
2m
South 8th Street
0.5 mi
2m
Sheridan Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
16th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Broadway Street
— 81.5 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton, WY and Cody, WY.
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Start on US 26; WY 789
22 mi·25 min·North Federal Boulevard
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Turn left onto US 20; WY 789
32 mi·38 min·Idaho Street
3
Turn left onto South 8th Street
0.5 mi·2 min·South 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn left onto WY 120
82 mi·1 hr 29 min·Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
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
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of scheduling flexibility for your departure time. Plan for at least one stop along the 138.1-mile path to stretch your legs and break up the turn-heavy segments. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, budgeting $22 for the trip, and ensure you are topped off before leaving Riverton to avoid any mid-route stress. Because the entire drive consists of local roads, stay alert for changes in speed limits and road conditions as you transition through different sections of the route. Taking your time allows you to navigate the turns comfortably rather than rushing to reach Cody.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69 miles from Riverton, WY, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.5 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 30 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 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 Riverton, 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 Riverton, WY
This is one driving day of about 138.1 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Riverton, 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 Broadway Street for about 81.5 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 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 22.1 and 138.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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22.1 mi into trip|~25m in|US 20; WY 789 / Idaho Street
Turn left onto US 20; WY 789 / Idaho Street
Navigation decision point
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53.8 mi into trip|~1h 3m in|South 8th Street
Turn left onto South 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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54.3 mi into trip|~1h 5m in|WY 120 / Broadway Street
Turn left onto WY 120 / Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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135.8 mi into trip|~2h 34m 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
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138.1 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|US 14A; WY 120 / 16th Street
Turn right onto US 14A; WY 120 / 16th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.88 one way
$43.77 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$22.94
$45.88
premium
$4.53
$24.64
$49.27
diesel
$5.61
$30.49
$60.98
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.4
0
$14.50
$6.63
Efficient EV
34.5
0
$12.08
$5.52
EV Truck/SUV
55.2
0
$19.33
$8.84
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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
Riverton, WY
Late night
in Riverton on Sunday
Local time
1:44 AM
MDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cody, WY
Late night
in Cody on Sunday
Local time
1:44 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
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
2h 38m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this 0% highway route keeps you engaged with the local road network. You will face a longest uninterrupted stretch of 81.5 miles while traveling on Broadway Street, which serves as the backbone of your journey. The path requires careful navigation through turns and changes in road character as you move between the two towns. Because you aren't cruising on high-speed freeways, you will find the pace of the drive shifts naturally with the road's layout.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.5 mi on Broadway Street.
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 22.1 miles in near US 20; WY 789 / Idaho Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Riverton, WY to Cody, WY is easy. At 2h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.1 miles (US 20; WY 789 / Idaho Street): Navigation decision point; at 53.8 miles (South 8th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.3 miles (WY 120 / Broadway 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 81.5 miles on Broadway Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 22.1 miles (US 20; WY 789 / Idaho Street): Navigation decision point; at 53.8 miles (South 8th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.3 miles (WY 120 / Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cody, WY before heading back.
