How far is Lake Cavanaugh, WA from Lyman, WA?

The driving distance from Lake Cavanaugh, WA to Lyman, WA is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.67 mi
00h 48m
Flight
14 mi
22.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14 mi
Kilometers
22.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.67 mi
Kilometers
52.57 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyman
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM PDT
Return by in Lake Cavanaugh
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Cavanaugh
2026-04-23T00:39
Arrive Lyman
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Cavanaugh
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Mount Vernon
WA

City in Skagit County, Washington, United States

From Lake Cavanaugh
16.3 mi
00h 24m
To Lyman
16.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Cavanaugh and Lyman.

  1. 1

    Start on East Tree Bark Lane

    96 m · 16 sec · East Tree Bark Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Shore Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Shore Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on West Shore Drive

    35 m · 5 sec · West Shore Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Shore Drive

    1 km · 2 min · South Shore Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lake Cavanaugh Road

    10.2 mi · 17 min · Lake Cavanaugh Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Route 9

    5.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 9

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 9

    10 m · 1 sec · State Route 9

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    3.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 9

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    25 m · 1 sec · State Route 9

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    2.2 mi · 4 min · State Route 9

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    24 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    2296 ft · 50 sec · State Route 9

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Cascades Highway

    860 ft · 23 sec · North Cascades Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Borseth Street

    121 m · 10 sec · Borseth Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Borseth Street

    42 m · 2 sec · Borseth Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Borseth Street

    1141 ft · 28 sec · Borseth Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Moore Street

    110 m · 6 sec · West Moore Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Moore Street

    34 m · 2 sec · West Moore Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto West Moore Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Moore Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Cascades Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · North Cascades Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Prevdell Street

    981 ft · 44 sec · Prevdell Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    95 m · 14 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    47 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
0 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 9
11.6 mi · 35%
Lake Cavanaugh Road
10.2 mi · 31%
North Cascades Highway
7.98 mi · 24%
West Moore Street
1.05 mi · 3%
West Shore Drive
0.71 mi · 2%
South Shore Drive
0.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lake Cavanaugh Road

Turn left onto Lake Cavanaugh Road

10.2 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
00h 24m from Lake Cavanaugh
Leave By
4:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Lake Cavanaugh and Mostly Sunny near Lyman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Cavanaugh to Lyman?

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Lake Cavanaugh and 16.3 miles from Lyman.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Lake Cavanaugh and Mostly Sunny near Lyman.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Vernon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Vernon.

RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

2 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Stanwood station

20 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Bellingham station

36 mi away
401 Harris Avenue
RAIL

Everett Station

50 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Cavanaugh and Lyman. Straight-line distance: 14 mi (22.53 km).

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#1 Lake Cavanaugh

Lake Cavanaugh is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates48.3262200, -122.0209800
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lyman

Human settlement in Skagit County, Washington, United States of America

Population475
Coordinates48.5270500, -122.0618200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: East Tree Bark Lane (-122.020991, 48.3262)
End: Prevdell Street (-122.060872, 48.527029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.36 L · about $6.02
Round trip
$12.04
2.3 gal · 8.72 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.02 $12.04
Mid-grade $5.57 $6.40 $12.80
Premium $5.77 $6.64 $13.27
Diesel $5.47 $6.29 $12.57

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 Washington · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Cavanaugh and Lyman. The current time is 00:39:34.

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.