How far is Lyman, WY from Gillette, WY?

The driving distance from Lyman, WY to Gillette, WY is about 414.3 miles (666.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 317.5 miles (511 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
414.29 mi
06h 55m
Flight
317.55 mi
511.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
317.55 mi
Kilometers
511.04 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
414.29 mi
Kilometers
666.74 km
Drive Time
06h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gillette
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM MDT
Return by in Lyman
Thu, Apr 23, 8:40 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyman
2026-04-22T18:49
Arrive Gillette
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:56 PM to 2:26 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyman
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Bairoil
WY

Town of the United States

From Lyman
210.1 mi
03h 27m
To Gillette
204.2 mi
03h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 29 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 29 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Owen Street

    3 m · 3 sec · East Owen Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1354 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    2026 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    168.9 mi · 2 hr 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins

    1997 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Spruce Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Spruce Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    44.1 mi · 51 min · 3rd Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Casper West Belt

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest

    1989 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Horse Ranch Creek Road

    1962 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Horseshoe Road

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Horseshoe Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    51.3 mi · 59 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 59 South

    32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South

  18. 18

    Continue on South Douglas Highway

    5 mi · 10 min · South Douglas Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    2116 ft · 1 min · East 4th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
169 mi · 41%
3rd Street
108 mi · 26%
State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 8%
I 25 North
20.5 mi · 5%
Horseshoe Road
17.9 mi · 4%
Casper West Belt
10.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

169 mi · 02h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+96.8 mi
317.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bairoil
03h 27m from Lyman
Leave By
10:08 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance T-storms leaving Lyman and Mostly Sunny near Gillette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 414.3 miles (666.7 km) and usually takes 06h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bairoil is a useful midpoint, sitting about 210.1 miles from Lyman and 204.2 miles from Gillette.

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

The direct path is about 317.5 miles (511 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.92 one way or $113.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance T-storms around Lyman and Mostly Sunny near Gillette.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyman and Gillette. Straight-line distance: 317.55 mi (511.04 km).

Lyman

#1 Lyman

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming

Population2,083
Coordinates41.3274500, -110.2929300
Altitude2044
CountryUnited States
Gillette

#2 Gillette

City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States

Population32,220
Coordinates44.2910900, -105.5022200
Altitude1388
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-110.292963, 41.327426)
End: East 4th Street (-105.502224, 44.291248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 667 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.62 gal
55.34 L · about $56.92
Round trip
$113.83
29.24 gal · 110.68 L
Estimated CO2
129.9 kg one way
Round trip: 259.9 kg / 573 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $56.92 $113.83
Mid-grade $4.23 $61.86 $123.71
Premium $4.55 $66.51 $133.01
Diesel $5.41 $79.12 $158.25

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 Lyman and Gillette. The current time is 18:49:01.

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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.