How far is Green River, WY from Lyman, WY?
The driving distance from Green River, WY to Lyman, WY is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green River and Lyman.
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Start on North 1st East
11 m · 3 sec · North 1st East
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Turn right onto East Flaming Gorge Way
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Flaming Gorge Way
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, US 30 West: Evanston
2981 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
46.7 mi · 45 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 Green River and Lyman.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
46.7 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Green River and Sunny near Lyman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Green River to Lyman?
The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Granger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Green River and 25.9 miles from Lyman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45 miles (72.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.12 one way or $14.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Green River and Sunny near Lyman.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Green River and Lyman. Straight-line distance: 45.02 mi (72.46 km).
#1 Green River
River in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, in the United States, that is a tributary of the Colorado River
| Population | 11,788 |
| Coordinates | 41.5285800, -109.4662500 |
| Altitude | 1864 |
| 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: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.12 | $14.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $7.74 | $15.49 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $9.90 | $19.81 |
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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