Origin
Lake Cavanaugh, WA
Late night in Lake Cavanaugh on Friday
Local time
12:15 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Cavanaugh, WA to Lyman, WA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
57m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Cavanaugh, WA
John De Leon
Lyman, WA
Alok Sharma
Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Cavanaugh, WA to Lyman, WA covers 32.8 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 9, Lake Cavanaugh Road, North Cascades Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.6 miles on State Route 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Lake Cavanaugh, WA to Lyman, WA covers 32.8 miles and takes about 57m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Shore Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Shore Drive): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (WA 9 / State Route 9): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.4 miles (WA 9; WA 20 / Borseth Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Shore Drive
At end of road, turn left onto West Shore Drive
Navigation decision point
4
17.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
WA 9 / State Route 9
Enter roundabout onto WA 9 / State Route 9
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
23.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
WA 9; WA 20 / Borseth Street
Enter roundabout onto WA 9; WA 20 / Borseth Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
23.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
WA 9; WA 20 / West Moore Street
Enter roundabout onto WA 9; WA 20 / West Moore Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
32.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 9 | 11.6 mi | 20m |
| Lake Cavanaugh Road | 10.2 mi | 17m |
| North Cascades Highway | 8 mi | 11m |
| West Moore Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Shore Drive | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| South Shore Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Borseth Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Prevdell Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 9
— 11.6 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Cavanaugh, WA and Lyman, WA.
1
Start on East Tree Bark Lane
316 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Tree Bark Lane
2
At end of road, turn left onto West Shore Drive
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shore Drive
3
Continue on West Shore Drive
115 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Shore Drive
4
Turn right onto South Shore Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Shore Drive
5
Turn left onto Lake Cavanaugh Road
10 mi
·
17 min
·
Lake Cavanaugh Road
6
Turn right onto WA 9
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 9
7
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Route 9
8
Continue on WA 9
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 9
9
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
82 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 9
10
Continue on WA 9
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 9
11
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
78 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 9
12
Continue on WA 9
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
State Route 9
13
At end of road, turn right onto WA 9; WA 20
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Cascades Highway
14
Continue on WA 9; WA 20
398 ft
·
9 sec
·
Borseth Street
15
Enter roundabout onto WA 9; WA 20
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Borseth Street
16
Continue on WA 9; WA 20
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Borseth Street
17
Continue on WA 9; WA 20
360 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Moore Street
18
Enter roundabout onto WA 9; WA 20
112 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Moore Street
19
Continue on WA 9; WA 20
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Moore Street
20
Continue on WA 20
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
North Cascades Highway
21
Turn right onto Prevdell Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Prevdell Street
22
Turn right onto West Main Street
312 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Main Street
23
Turn right
156 ft
·
11 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.4 mi from Lake Cavanaugh, WA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Lake Cavanaugh, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lyman, WA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lyman, WA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.86 one way
$13.73 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
| premium | $5.77 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lyman, WA
Late night in Lyman on Friday
Local time
12:15 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Big Lake, WA
16 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lake Cavanaugh, WA to Lyman, WA covers 32.8 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 9, Lake Cavanaugh Road, North Cascades Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.4 miles from Lake Cavanaugh, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Shore Drive): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (WA 9 / State Route 9): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.4 miles (WA 9; WA 20 / Borseth Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Lake Cavanaugh, WA to Lyman, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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