Origin
Lyman, WY
Afternoon in Lyman on Thursday
Local time
2:46 PM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lyman, WY to Evanston, WY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
38.1 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evanston, WY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lyman, WY to Evanston, WY covers 38.1 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Business Loop 80, Front Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 38.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 38.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 80 Bus / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lyman, WY to Evanston, WY is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 80 Bus / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 80 Bus / South Main Street
Turn left onto I 80 Bus / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
8.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
37.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward WY 89 North, WY 150: Front Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward WY 89 North, WY 150: Front Street
4
38 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Bear River Drive
Turn right onto Bear River Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 28.9 mi | 28m |
| Business Loop 80 | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| Front Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bear River Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Owen Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 28.9 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyman, WY and Evanston, WY.
1
Start on East Owen Street
9 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Owen Street
2
Turn left onto I 80 Bus
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on I 80 Bus
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Business Loop 80
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
5
Merge onto I 80
29 mi
·
28 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 5
Toward WY 89 North, WY 150: Front Street
7
Turn right onto WY 89
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
8
Turn right onto Bear River Drive
351 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bear River Drive
9
Arrive at destination
Bear River Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.04 one way
$12.08 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.80 | $13.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Evanston, WY
Afternoon in Evanston on Thursday
Local time
2:46 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
27 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
43m 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, WY to Evanston, WY covers 38.1 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Business Loop 80, Front Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19 miles from Lyman, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.04 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.
The drive from Lyman, WY to Evanston, WY is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 80 Bus / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Lyman, WY to Evanston, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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