How far is Lyman, WY from Rock Springs, WY?

The driving distance from Lyman, WY to Rock Springs, WY is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.85 mi
01h 08m
Flight
59.24 mi
95.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.24 mi
Kilometers
95.33 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.85 mi
Kilometers
109.19 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Springs
Tue, May 12, 8:26 PM MDT
Return by in Lyman
Tue, May 12, 9:34 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyman
2026-05-12T19:17
Arrive Rock Springs
Tue, May 12, 8:26 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyman
9:30 PM MDT
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
Granger
WY

Town in Wyoming

From Lyman
33.7 mi
00h 34m
To Rock Springs
34.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lyman and Rock Springs.

  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

    61.1 mi · 59 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward College Drive

    1937 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto College Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · College Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    3208 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Elk Street

    849 ft · 17 sec · Elk Street

  10. 10

    Continue on A Street

    590 ft · 17 sec · A Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    2666 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Edgar Street

    3090 ft · 1 min · Edgar Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Agate Street

    129 m · 24 sec · Agate Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Collins Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Collins Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Collins Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
61.1 mi · 90%
College Drive
1.12 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Grant Street
0.61 mi · 1%
Edgar Street
0.59 mi · 1%
2nd Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

61.1 mi · 00h 59m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
59.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Granger
00h 34m from Lyman
Leave By
4:14 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lyman and Sunny near Rock Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lyman to Rock Springs?

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Granger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Lyman and 34.1 miles from Rock Springs.

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

The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.30 one way or $18.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lyman and Sunny near Rock Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyman and Rock Springs. Straight-line distance: 59.24 mi (95.33 km).

Lyman

#1 Lyman

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming

Population2,083
Coordinates41.3274500, -110.2929300
Altitude2044
CountryUnited States
Rock Springs

#2 Rock Springs

City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States

Population22,943
Coordinates41.5874600, -109.2029000
Altitude1947
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-110.292963, 41.327426)
End: Collins Street (-109.202964, 41.587676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.06 L · about $9.30
Round trip
$18.61
4.78 gal · 18.12 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.30 $18.61
Mid-grade $4.23 $10.11 $20.22
Premium $4.55 $10.87 $21.74
Diesel $5.41 $12.93 $25.87

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 Lyman and Rock Springs. The current time is 19:17:48.

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.