How far is Cheyenne, WY from Lyman, WY?
The driving distance from Cheyenne, WY to Lyman, WY is about 323.1 miles (520 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.6 miles (458 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheyenne and Lyman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheyenne and Lyman.
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Start on West 24th Street
122 m · 15 sec · West 24th Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
2887 ft · 49 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto West Lincolnway
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Lincolnway
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Take the ramp slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
315.9 mi · 5 hr 11 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WY 413: Lyman
1964 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1354 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Owen Street
3 m · 1 sec · East Owen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Owen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheyenne and Lyman.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
316 mi · 05h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Cheyenne and Chance Snow Showers near Lyman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheyenne to Lyman?
The road trip is about 323.1 miles (520 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
Rawlins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.2 miles from Cheyenne and 161.9 miles from Lyman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284.6 miles (458 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 6:12 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.38 one way or $88.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Cheyenne and Chance Snow Showers near Lyman.
Stop Ideas Near Rawlins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tully Park
City Of Rawlins Public Works Department
City Hall
Key Club Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rawlins.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheyenne and Lyman. Straight-line distance: 284.61 mi (458.03 km).
#1 Cheyenne
The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.
| Population | 64,742 |
| Coordinates | 41.1399800, -104.8202500 |
| Altitude | 1856 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lyman
Town in Uinta County, Wyoming
| Population | 2,083 |
| Coordinates | 41.3274500, -110.2929300 |
| Altitude | 2044 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lyman (-110.29293, 41.32745)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 520 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $44.38 | $88.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $48.23 | $96.47 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $51.86 | $103.72 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $61.70 | $123.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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