How far is Lyman, WY from Jackson, WY?

The driving distance from Lyman, WY to Jackson, WY is about 211.3 miles (340.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
211.3 mi
04h 01m
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
211.3 mi
Kilometers
340.06 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM MDT
Return by in Lyman
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyman
2026-04-22T22:09
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 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
8:56 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyman
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 Lyman
105.6 mi
02h 00m
To Jackson
105.7 mi
02h 00m

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
50°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.1 mi · 23 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Kemmerer, Pocatello

    1.6 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on US 30 West: Kemmerer, Pocatello

    30.5 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 189

    74 mi · 1 hr 23 min · US Highway 189

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    52.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Highway 89

    6 m · 1 sec · South Highway 89

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto South Highway 89

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Highway 89

  13. 13

    Continue on West Broadway Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Pearl Avenue

    2015 ft · 48 sec · West Pearl Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Cache Drive

    158 m · 14 sec · South Cache Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Cache Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 189
74 mi · 35%
US 30 West
31.5 mi · 15%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24.1 mi · 11%
South Highway 89
11.8 mi · 6%
West Broadway Avenue
1.03 mi
North Main Street
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 189

At the end of the road, 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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.7 mi
150.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Barge
02h 00m from Lyman
Leave By
8:56 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance T-storms leaving Lyman and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 211.3 miles (340.1 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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 105.6 miles from Lyman and 105.7 miles from Jackson.

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 60.7 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 8:56 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.00 one way or $58.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance T-storms around Lyman and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms near Jackson.

Flight Path Map

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

Lyman

#1 Lyman

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming

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

#2 Jackson

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

Population10,572
Coordinates43.4799300, -110.7624300
Altitude1901
CountryUnited States
Start: Lyman (-110.29293, 41.32745)
End: Jackson (-110.76243, 43.47993)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.45 gal
28.22 L · about $29.00
Round trip
$58.01
14.9 gal · 56.44 L
Estimated CO2
66.2 kg one way
Round trip: 132.4 kg / 292 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $29.00 $58.01
Mid-grade $4.23 $31.52 $63.04
Premium $4.55 $33.89 $67.78
Diesel $5.41 $40.32 $80.64

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 Jackson. The current time is 22:09:30.

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.