Bismarck to Cody: Road Trip Guide & Distance

429.2 miles 690.7 km · straight line
515 miles estimated 828.8 km · driving distance
10h 22min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Bismarck from Cody?

The distance from Bismarck to Cody is 429.2 miles (690.7 km) as the crow flies. Cody is located WSW of Bismarck. By car, the driving distance is approximately 515 miles, taking about 10h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Bismarck in North Dakota and Cody in Wyoming.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bismarck and Cody. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bismarck to Cody

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 22min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 26min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 51min $62–$180* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bismarck & Cody

Quick Facts

Bismarck
46.81°N, 100.78°W
America/Chicago
514m elevation
Cody
44.53°N, 109.06°W
America/Denver
1524m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients