Cody to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

289.6 miles 466.1 km · straight line
362 miles estimated 582.6 km · driving distance
7h 17min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is Cody from Rapid City?

The distance from Cody to Rapid City is 289.6 miles (466.1 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located E of Cody. By car, the driving distance is approximately 362 miles, taking about 7h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Cody in Wyoming and Rapid City in South Dakota.

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. 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 Rapid City. 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 Rapid City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 17min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 44min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 55min $43–$127* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cody & Rapid City

Quick Facts

Cody
44.53°N, 109.06°W
America/Denver
1524m elevation
Rapid City
44.08°N, 103.23°W
America/Chicago
966m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients