Brighton, Colorado to Cody: Road Trip Guide & Distance

381.1 miles 613.4 km · straight line
457.4 miles estimated 736.1 km · driving distance
9h 12min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
327° NNW bearing direction

How far is Brighton, Colorado from Cody?

The distance from Brighton, Colorado to Cody is 381.1 miles (613.4 km) as the crow flies. Cody is located NNW of Brighton, Colorado. By car, the driving distance is approximately 457.4 miles, taking about 9h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Brighton, Colorado in Colorado 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 Brighton, Colorado 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 Brighton, Colorado to Cody

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 12min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 2min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 44min $55–$160* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brighton, Colorado & Cody

Quick Facts

Brighton, Colorado
39.99°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1519m 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 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients