How far is Lyman, WY from Sheridan, WY?

The driving distance from Lyman, WY to Sheridan, WY is about 436.1 miles (701.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 292.9 miles (471.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 14m 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
436.13 mi
07h 07m
Flight
292.93 mi
471.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
292.93 mi
Kilometers
471.43 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
436.13 mi
Kilometers
701.89 km
Drive Time
07h 07m

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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 07h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheridan
Wed, May 13, 4:20 AM MDT
Return by in Lyman
Wed, May 13, 11:28 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyman
2026-05-12T21:13
Arrive Sheridan
Wed, May 13, 4:20 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:07 PM to 2:37 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
9:46 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
218.6 mi
03h 33m
To Sheridan
217.5 mi
03h 33m

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
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    110.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, US 87 North: Sheridan

    31.5 mi · 33 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Brundage Lane

    2143 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Brundage Lane

    1798 ft · 36 sec · East Brundage Lane

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Coffeen Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Coffeen Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    654 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Loucks Street

    24 m · 2 sec · West Loucks Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Loucks Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
169 mi · 39%
I 25 North
111 mi · 25%
3rd Street
108 mi · 25%
I 90 West
31.5 mi · 7%
Casper West Belt
10.2 mi · 2%
Coffeen Avenue
1.78 mi
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
07h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+143.2 mi
292.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bairoil
03h 33m from Lyman
Leave By
9:46 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lyman and Sunny near Sheridan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 436.1 miles (701.9 km) and usually takes 07h 07m 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 218.6 miles from Lyman and 217.5 miles from Sheridan.

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

The direct path is about 292.9 miles (471.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 143.2 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 $59.91 one way or $119.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyman and Sheridan. Straight-line distance: 292.93 mi (471.43 km).

Lyman

#1 Lyman

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming

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

#2 Sheridan

City in Wyoming, United States

Population18,095
Coordinates44.7971900, -106.9561800
Altitude1141
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-110.292963, 41.327426)
End: West Loucks Street (-106.956181, 44.797278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 702 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.39 gal
58.26 L · about $59.91
Round trip
$119.83
30.78 gal · 116.52 L
Estimated CO2
136.8 kg one way
Round trip: 273.5 kg / 603 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $59.91 $119.83
Mid-grade $4.23 $65.12 $130.23
Premium $4.55 $70.01 $140.02
Diesel $5.41 $83.29 $166.58

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 Sheridan. The current time is 21:13:18.

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.