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WorlandWorland, Wyoming

Use Worland as one night on a Big Horn Basin drive, not a base: the town itself is 2–3 hours, and the mountains are the reason to stop.

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Worland is a farm-and-oil town of about 5,000 on the Big Horn River, in the middle of the Big Horn Basin. It is not a sightseeing town: it is a bed, a meal and a fuel stop between Cody, Thermopolis and the Big Horn Mountains. Come for one night, or two if you want a full day on the mountain roads west of town. The town sits at 4,000 ft (1,220 m), so summer days are hot and nights cool, and winter is cold and dry.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Jun–Sep for the mountains; May and Sep–Oct for lower prices and quiet roads
avoid Dec–Feb (cold, snow, some seasonal closures); Jul–Aug weekends when mountain campgrounds fill
Airports
WRL · COD · CPR
Nights
1–2
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Worland, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–5
  • Sit-down mealBurger or steak dinner$15–35
  • Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$10–16
  • Beerdraught in a bar / six-pack at a store$5–8$10–14
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry$5–12
  • Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$150
  • Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$120
  • High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$190

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$150 · High US$260

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Big Horn Basin agriculture and sugar beetsGateway to the Big Horn Mountains via US-16Pioneer Square and its bell towerWashakie Museum and Cultural Center
Airports
WRL Worland Municipal Airport (City-owned field 5 km (3 mi) south of town; no scheduled passenger service — check before planning around it.) · COD Yellowstone Regional Airport, Cody (About 1 h 30 min by car via US-16/US-20; the practical arrival airport for the basin.) · CPR Casper–Natrona County International (About 2 h 30 min by car via US-20/WY-789; larger carriers and rental cars.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    0°C (32°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    3°C (37°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  5. May

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  7. Jul

    Care

    32°C (90°F)

  8. Aug

    Care

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    8°C (46°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    1°C (34°F)

Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)), coolest Jan (−14°C (7°F) low), wettest May (8 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Worland: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

0°C (32°F)

−14°C (7°F)

4 rd

Feb

3°C (37°F)

−12°C (10°F)

4 rd

Mar

10°C (50°F)

−6°C (21°F)

5 rd

Apr

16°C (61°F)

0°C (32°F)

6 rd

May

21°C (70°F)

5°C (41°F)

8 rd

Jun

27°C (81°F)

10°C (50°F)

7 rd

Jul

32°C (90°F)

14°C (57°F)

5 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

13°C (55°F)

5 rd

Sep

25°C (77°F)

7°C (45°F)

5 rd

Oct

17°C (63°F)

1°C (34°F)

5 rd

Nov

8°C (46°F)

−6°C (21°F)

4 rd

Dec

1°C (34°F)

−13°C (9°F)

4 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

You need a car. Worland has no useful local transit for visitors, and the sights people come for — the Big Horn Mountains, the Wind River Canyon, Thermopolis — are 30–90 minutes away. US-16 runs west toward Ten Sleep and the mountain passes; US-20/WY-789 runs south to Thermopolis and north toward Basin and Cody. Fuel up in town before heading into the mountains: services thin out fast.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Thermopolis and Hot Springs State Park

go

Door to door: About 1 h

US-20/WY-789 south, about 45 min by car

Free state park with hot springs and a bison herd; easy half-day.

Ten Sleep and the Big Horn Mountains

go

Door to door: 30 min–1.5 h

US-16 east then west into the mountains, 30–60 min to Ten Sleep, longer to the high country

The best scenery near Worland; check pass conditions before going high.

Codygo

Door to door: About 1.5 h

US-16/US-20 northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car

Museums and the east gate of Yellowstone; doable as a long day or a move.

Wind River Canyon and Riverton

caution

Door to door: About 1.5–2 h

US-20/WY-789 south, about 1 h 30 min to the canyon

A long day; better as a drive-through on the way south.

Yellowstone National Park

overnight

Door to door: 3–4 h

US-16/US-20 to Cody, then the East Entrance

Too far for a day return; sleep in Cody or the park.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Big Horn Ave / US-20 strip

Motels, fuel and food on the main road through town; easiest for one night with a car.

N 10th St near downtown

Closer to Pioneer Square and the older commercial blocks; walkable for dinner.

Airport Road, south of town

Quiet and car-dependent; only useful if you are flying or working nearby.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$90–140 excl. bed
Mid
$140–220 excl. bed
High
$220+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel double room1 × 1 night × US$120US$120
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$150US$300
Rental car, one day1 × US$85US$85
Fuel, about 150 km of basin driving1 × US$20US$20
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$56
Trip total≈ US$306 per person per day, bed includedUS$611

2026 estimate in US dollars; car, fuel and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–5
Diner breakfast$10–16
Burger or steak dinner$15–35
Beer: draught in a bar / six-pack at a store$5–8 / $10–14
Motel double room, summer$80–190
Gallon of fuel$3.00–4.00
Museum entry$5–12

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Worland is a small, low-crime town and feels safe day and night. The real risks are on the road: long empty stretches, winter ice on US-16, wildlife at dawn and dusk, and patchy cell coverage in the mountains.
  • Distances are long and cell coverage is patchy on US-16 west of Ten Sleep and on mountain roads: download offline maps before you leave town.
  • Winter storms close or make mountain passes dangerous; check Wyoming road conditions (WYDOT) before driving US-16 over the Big Horns.
  • Wildlife on the road at dawn and dusk — deer and pronghorn are common on the basin highways.
  • Summer heat and dry air: carry more water than you think you need if you hike.
  • Small-town hours: many restaurants and shops close early or on Sundays — check before you count on a late meal.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Worland Police (non-emergency)
+1 307-347-4253
Washakie Memorial Hospital
+1 307-347-3221

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Worland Police (non-emergency)+1 307-347-4253
  • Washakie Memorial Hospital+1 307-347-3221

Embassy

No embassies in Worland; your country's embassy or consulate is in Denver or another major city — check before you travel.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Cody (COD) → Worland by car: about 1 h 30 min, 130 km (81 mi)
  • Casper (CPR) → Worland by car: about 2 h 30 min, 250 km (155 mi)
  • Worland → Thermopolis by car: about 45 min, 60 km (37 mi)

Say or show

  • Where is the nearest gas station? — Where is the nearest gas station?
  • Is this road open in winter? — Is this road open in winter?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • A table for two, please — A table for two, please
  • How far is it to Cody? — How far is it to Cody?

English is the only language you need here.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Worland. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep for the mountains; May and Sep–Oct for lower prices and quiet roads · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, snow, some seasonal closures); Jul–Aug weekends when mountain campgrounds fill · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for WRL and COD: last practical arrival times, rental-car desk hours, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: Big Horn Ave strip, downtown and Pioneer Square, the Washakie Museum area.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (Washakie Museum, Pioneer Square) and eat pages with last orders and Sunday closures.
  4. Mountain and winter fixtures so US-16 pass conditions and seasonal closures can go green.

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