How far is Casper, WY from Lyman, WY?

The driving distance from Casper, WY to Lyman, WY is about 297.1 miles (478.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230 miles (370.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
297.07 mi
05h 19m
Flight
230.06 mi
370.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.06 mi
Kilometers
370.24 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.07 mi
Kilometers
478.09 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyman
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM MDT
Return by in Casper
Thu, Apr 23, 8:43 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casper
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Lyman
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:22 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Casper
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wamsutter
WY

Town of the United States

From Casper
148.3 mi
02h 39m
To Lyman
148.8 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 32 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 29 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Casper and Lyman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Casper and Lyman.

  1. 1

    Start on North Sunlight Drive

    1368 ft · 1 min · North Sunlight Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right

    770 ft · 34 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Sunlight Drive

    2655 ft · 2 min · East Sunlight Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bryan Stock Trail

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East F Street

    967 ft · 16 sec · East F Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry

    1846 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    107 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Casper West Belt

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road 308

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · County Road 308

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    44.1 mi · 51 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Spruce Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Spruce Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    168.7 mi · 2 hr 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WY 413: Lyman

    1964 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    1354 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Owen Street

    3 m · 1 sec · East Owen Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Owen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Casper and Lyman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
169 mi · 57%
County Road 308
108 mi · 36%
Casper West Belt
7.28 mi · 2%
East F Street
2.32 mi · 1%
West Spruce Street
2.16 mi · 1%
Bryan Stock Trail
1.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

169 mi · 02h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.1 mi
230 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wamsutter
02h 39m from Casper
Leave By
6:22 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Casper and Slight Chance T-storms near Lyman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Casper to Lyman?

The road trip is about 297.1 miles (478.1 km) and usually takes 05h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wamsutter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.3 miles from Casper and 148.8 miles from Lyman.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 230 miles (370.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:22 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.80 one way or $81.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Casper and Slight Chance T-storms near Lyman.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casper and Lyman. Straight-line distance: 230.06 mi (370.24 km).

Casper

#1 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

Population58,498
Coordinates42.8666300, -106.3130800
Altitude1560
CountryUnited States
Lyman

#2 Lyman

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming

Population2,083
Coordinates41.3274500, -110.2929300
Altitude2044
CountryUnited States
Start: Casper (-106.31308, 42.86663)
End: Lyman (-110.29293, 41.32745)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.48 gal
39.68 L · about $40.80
Round trip
$81.60
20.96 gal · 79.36 L
Estimated CO2
93.1 kg one way
Round trip: 186.3 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $40.80 $81.60
Mid-grade $4.23 $44.34 $88.68
Premium $4.55 $47.67 $95.35
Diesel $5.41 $56.72 $113.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wyoming · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Casper and Lyman. The current time is 22:05:37.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.