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

The driving distance from Lyman, WA to Lake Cavanaugh, WA is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.84 mi
00h 58m
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
32.84 mi
Kilometers
52.85 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Cavanaugh
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM PDT
Return by in Lyman
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyman
2026-04-23T02:55
Arrive Lake Cavanaugh
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyman
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 Lyman
16.4 mi
00h 29m
To Lake Cavanaugh
16.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph WSW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    95 m · 14 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Prevdell Street

    981 ft · 49 sec · Prevdell Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Cascades Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · North Cascades Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Moore Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Moore Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Moore Street

    32 m · 2 sec · West Moore Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto West Moore Street

    620 ft · 13 sec · West Moore Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Borseth Street

    905 ft · 22 sec · Borseth Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Borseth Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Borseth Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Borseth Street

    126 m · 10 sec · Borseth Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Cascades Highway

    860 ft · 29 sec · North Cascades Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Route 9

    2294 ft · 47 sec · State Route 9

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    24 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    2.2 mi · 4 min · State Route 9

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    35 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    3.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 9

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    62 m · 4 sec · State Route 9

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    5.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 9

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lake Cavanaugh Road

    10.2 mi · 17 min · Lake Cavanaugh Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Shore Drive

    1 km · 2 min · South Shore Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on West Shore Drive

    35 m · 5 sec · West Shore Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on West Shore Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Shore Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Tree Bark Lane

    96 m · 14 sec · East Tree Bark Lane

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Tree Bark Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
0 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.2 / 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%
Moore Street
0.96 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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
00h 29m from Lyman
Leave By
4:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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 16.4 miles from Lyman and 16.5 miles from Lake Cavanaugh.

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 18.8 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Lyman and Lake Cavanaugh. Straight-line distance: 14 mi (22.53 km).

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#1 Lyman

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

Population475
Coordinates48.5270500, -122.0618200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lake Cavanaugh

Lake Cavanaugh is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates48.3262200, -122.0209800
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Lyman (-122.06182, 48.52705)
End: Lake Cavanaugh (-122.02098, 48.32622)

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 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.39 L · about $6.07
Round trip
$12.14
2.32 gal · 8.78 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.07 $12.14
Mid-grade $5.57 $6.46 $12.92
Premium $5.77 $6.69 $13.39
Diesel $5.47 $6.34 $12.68

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 Lyman and Lake Cavanaugh. The current time is 02:55:44.

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.