How far is Evanston, WY from Lyman, WY?

The driving distance from Evanston, WY to Lyman, WY is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.08 mi
00h 44m
Flight
35.03 mi
56.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.03 mi
Kilometers
56.38 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.08 mi
Kilometers
61.28 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyman
Tue, May 12, 8:46 PM MDT
Return by in Evanston
Tue, May 12, 9:30 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-05-12T20:01
Arrive Lyman
Tue, May 12, 8:46 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Evanston
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Mountain View
WY

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

From Evanston
19 mi
00h 22m
To Lyman
19.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bear River Drive

    107 m · 18 sec · Bear River Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Front Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Front Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward I 80 East, US 189 North

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    28.8 mi · 29 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East: Fort Bridger

    2161 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    145 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Business Loop 80

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Business Loop 80

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    1287 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Owen Street

    3 m · 1 sec · East Owen Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Owen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
28.8 mi · 76%
Business Loop 80
7.57 mi · 20%
Front Street
0.68 mi · 2%
I 80 Business East
0.5 mi · 1%
I 80 East
0.25 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

28.8 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain View
00h 22m from Evanston
Leave By
7:02 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evanston and Sunny near Lyman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mountain View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Evanston and 19.1 miles from Lyman.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.22 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Evanston and Sunny near Lyman.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Lyman. Straight-line distance: 35.03 mi (56.38 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

Population11,570
Coordinates41.2682800, -110.9632400
Altitude2057
CountryUnited States
Lyman

#2 Lyman

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming

Population2,083
Coordinates41.3274500, -110.2929300
Altitude2044
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston (-110.96324, 41.26828)
End: Lyman (-110.29293, 41.32745)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.09 L · about $5.22
Round trip
$10.43
2.68 gal · 10.18 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.22 $10.43
Mid-grade $4.23 $5.67 $11.34
Premium $4.55 $6.10 $12.19
Diesel $5.41 $7.25 $14.50

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and Lyman. The current time is 20:01:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.