On-route place guide
Cody, Wyoming
Western Wyoming gateway base for the scenic Route 20 approach from Cody through Wapiti Valley to the Yellowstone East Entrance.
Cody, Wyoming
On Route 20
Cody is the western Wyoming gateway base for the live Route 20 build. It now works less as a hard stop and more as the practical launch point for the scenic approach through Wapiti Valley to the Yellowstone East Entrance.
Place map
Use this map when Cody is the base for the Yellowstone-side Route 20 transition.
Quick orientation
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Route role in the cross-country spine
Cody is the Yellowstone-side gateway for the Mountain West portion of the Miami to Boston to Route 20 journey. It turns the Wyoming crossing from a long map stretch into a specific scenic handoff through Wapiti Valley toward the Yellowstone East Entrance.
Best use on a westbound trip
Use Cody as a practical base and scenic launch point, not as a rushed roadside stop. It is the anchor that helps travelers decide how much time the Yellowstone-side transition deserves before the route resumes toward Idaho.
What it pairs with
Cody pairs best with Greybull, Wapiti, the Greybull and Cody segment, the Cody, Wapiti, and Yellowstone East Entrance segment, the Cody to Yellowstone East Entrance Scenic Drive, and the broader Wyoming state page.