How far is Jackson, WY from Lyman, WY?

The driving distance from Jackson, WY to Lyman, WY is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.23 mi
04h 00m
Flight
150.64 mi
242.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.64 mi
Kilometers
242.43 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.23 mi
Kilometers
338.34 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyman
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM MDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-23T04:25
Arrive Lyman
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
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
La Barge
WY

Town of the United States

From Jackson
105.1 mi
02h 00m
To Lyman
105.1 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Thursday

Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 mph WSW
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 24 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Cache Street

    39 m · 6 sec · North Cache Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Cache Drive

    120 m · 12 sec · South Cache Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue

    2015 ft · 46 sec · West Pearl Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Highway 89

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Highway 89

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    50 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    52.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto US Highway 189

    74 mi · 1 hr 23 min · US Highway 189

  9. 9

    Turn left

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    30.5 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    23.1 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WY 413: Lyman

    1964 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

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

    1354 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Owen Street

    3 m · 1 sec · East Owen Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Owen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson 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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 189
74 mi · 35%
South Highway 89
64.7 mi · 31%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23.1 mi · 11%
West Broadway Avenue
1.03 mi
I 80 West
0.74 mi
West Pearl Avenue
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 189

Turn right onto US Highway 189

74 mi · 01h 23m

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
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.6 mi
150.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Barge
02h 00m from Jackson
Leave By
8:58 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Snow Showers leaving Jackson 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 Jackson to Lyman?

The road trip is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

La Barge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.1 miles from Jackson and 105.1 miles from Lyman.

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

The direct path is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 8:58 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.89 one way or $57.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Snow Showers around Jackson and Chance Snow Showers near Lyman.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Lyman. Straight-line distance: 150.64 mi (242.43 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

Town in the Jackson Hole valley of Teton County, Wyoming, United States

Population10,572
Coordinates43.4799300, -110.7624300
Altitude1901
CountryUnited States
Lyman

#2 Lyman

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming

Population2,083
Coordinates41.3274500, -110.2929300
Altitude2044
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-110.76243, 43.47993)
End: Lyman (-110.29293, 41.32745)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.42 gal
28.08 L · about $28.89
Round trip
$57.77
14.84 gal · 56.16 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.9 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $28.89 $57.77
Mid-grade $4.23 $31.39 $62.79
Premium $4.55 $33.75 $67.51
Diesel $5.41 $40.16 $80.31

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 Jackson and Lyman. The current time is 04:25:41.

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.