How far is Laramie, WY from Lyman, WY?

The driving distance from Laramie, WY to Lyman, WY is about 273.7 miles (440.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244 miles (392.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
273.7 mi
04h 35m
Flight
243.96 mi
392.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.96 mi
Kilometers
392.61 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.7 mi
Kilometers
440.48 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyman
Wed, May 13, 2:33 AM MDT
Return by in Laramie
Wed, May 13, 7:08 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laramie
2026-05-12T21:57
Arrive Lyman
Wed, May 13, 2:33 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 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
7:50 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laramie
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
Wamsutter
WY

Town of the United States

From Laramie
136.6 mi
02h 17m
To Lyman
137.1 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE
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 Laramie and Lyman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    46 m · 9 sec · South 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Grand Avenue

    111 m · 14 sec · East Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South 4th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Curtis Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Curtis Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    267.5 mi · 4 hr 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WY 413: Lyman

    1964 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

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

    1354 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Owen Street

    3 m · 1 sec · East Owen Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Owen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laramie 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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
267 mi · 98%
East Curtis Street
1.6 mi · 1%
South 4th Street
1.08 mi
WY 413
0.37 mi
North Main Street
0.26 mi
East Grand Avenue
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

267 mi · 04h 22m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
244 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wamsutter
02h 17m from Laramie
Leave By
7:50 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Laramie and Sunny near Lyman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 273.7 miles (440.5 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Wamsutter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.6 miles from Laramie and 137.1 miles from Lyman.

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

The direct path is about 244 miles (392.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.61 one way or $75.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laramie and Lyman. Straight-line distance: 243.96 mi (392.61 km).

Laramie

#1 Laramie

City in and county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States

Population32,661
Coordinates41.3113700, -105.5911000
Altitude2184
CountryUnited States
Lyman

#2 Lyman

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming

Population2,083
Coordinates41.3274500, -110.2929300
Altitude2044
CountryUnited States
Start: Laramie (-105.5911, 41.31137)
End: Lyman (-110.29293, 41.32745)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 440 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.66 gal
36.56 L · about $37.61
Round trip
$75.21
19.32 gal · 73.12 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.7 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $37.61 $75.21
Mid-grade $4.23 $40.87 $81.74
Premium $4.55 $43.94 $87.89
Diesel $5.41 $52.28 $104.56

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 Laramie and Lyman. The current time is 21:57:57.

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.