Origin
Lyman, WA
Late night in Lyman on Saturday
Local time
1:20 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lyman, WA to Lake Cavanaugh, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
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 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
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.
Lyman, WA
Alok Sharma
Lake Cavanaugh, WA
John De Leon
Trip Overview
Lyman to Lake Cavanaugh is 32.8 miles and takes about 58 minutes via State Route 9 and Lake Cavanaugh Road, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip primarily within Washington's Pacific Coast region. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly on state routes, making it a relatively quick excursion. With no scheduled stops, you can easily fit this into a day of other activities or enjoy a leisurely drive without feeling rushed. It's a good option if you're looking for a short, accessible journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m 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
This 32.8-mile drive offers a mixed experience, with about 35% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches of State Route 9, including a continuous segment of 11.6 miles, before transitioning to local roads like Lake Cavanaugh Road. The profile suggests a drive that balances some faster-paced travel with more winding, potentially slower sections as you approach your destination. Expect the road to evolve from more open highway driving to a more intimate journey as you get closer to Lake Cavanaugh.
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 early in the drive near West Main Street.
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 58m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Prevdell Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (WA 20 / North Cascades Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Main Street
Turn left onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Prevdell Street
Turn left onto Prevdell Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WA 20 / North Cascades Highway
Turn left onto WA 20 / North Cascades Highway
Navigation decision point
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
WA 9; WA 20 / Borseth Street
Enter roundabout onto WA 9; WA 20 / Borseth Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
12.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
WA 9 / State Route 9
Enter roundabout onto WA 9 / State Route 9
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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 |
| Moore Street | 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 Lyman, WA and Lake Cavanaugh, WA.
1
Start on this road
156 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West Main Street
312 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn left onto Prevdell Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Prevdell Street
4
Turn left onto WA 20
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
North Cascades Highway
5
Continue on WA 20
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Moore Street
6
Enter roundabout onto WA 9; WA 20
103 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Moore Street
7
Continue on WA 9; WA 20
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Moore Street
8
Continue on WA 9; WA 20
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Borseth Street
9
Enter roundabout onto WA 9; WA 20
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
Borseth Street
10
Continue on WA 9; WA 20
413 ft
·
10 sec
·
Borseth Street
11
Continue on WA 9; WA 20
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Cascades Highway
12
Turn left onto WA 9
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
State Route 9
13
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
78 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 9
14
Continue on WA 9
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 9
15
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 9
16
Continue on WA 9
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 9
17
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
203 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Route 9
18
Continue on WA 9
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 9
19
Turn left onto Lake Cavanaugh Road
10 mi
·
17 min
·
Lake Cavanaugh Road
20
Turn right onto South Shore Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Shore Drive
21
Continue on West Shore Drive
115 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Shore Drive
22
Continue on West Shore Drive
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shore Drive
23
Turn right onto East Tree Bark Lane
316 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Tree Bark Lane
24
Arrive at destination
East Tree Bark Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.4 mi from Lyman, WA · 28m 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 Lyman, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lake Cavanaugh, WA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lake Cavanaugh, 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
Lake Cavanaugh, WA
Late night in Lake Cavanaugh on Saturday
Local time
1:20 AM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°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
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m 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 Lyman, WA to Lake Cavanaugh, WA covers 32.8 miles and takes about 58m 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 Lyman, 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 58m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Prevdell Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (WA 20 / North Cascades Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lyman, WA to Lake Cavanaugh, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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