Cody to Grand Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

597.4 miles 961.5 km · straight line
716.9 miles estimated 1153.8 km · driving distance
14h 25min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
111° ESE bearing direction

How far is Cody from Grand Island?

The distance from Cody to Grand Island is 597.4 miles (961.5 km) as the crow flies. Grand Island is located ESE of Cody. By car, the driving distance is approximately 716.9 miles, taking about 14h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Cody in Wyoming and Grand Island in Nebraska.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cody and Grand Island. 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 Cody to Grand Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 25min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 18min $57–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 45min $86–$251* Comfort

Quick Facts

Cody
44.53°N, 109.06°W
America/Denver
1524m elevation
Grand Island
40.92°N, 98.34°W
America/Chicago
567m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients