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Voykit pocket guide · United States

Lyman

Skip Lyman unless you need a cheap bed or fuel stop on I-80: 30 min max for a meal or a KOA night, then move on.

Lyman is a small I-80 town in Southwest Wyoming with a population of about 2,100. There are no major sights, and most travellers use it as a quick stop for gas, a pizza or a night at the KOA or Gateway Inn. A half-hour break is enough; you do not need a full day.

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Country
United States
Best months
May–Sep
Avoid
Dec–Feb (snow and ice on I-80)
Stay
0 nights

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
USD
Money
Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
Daily spend
Budget $50–80 · Mid $80–120 · High $120+ (estimate; check)
SIM and data
AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
Emergency
Police 911 · Fire and ambulance 911
Plugs
Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
Tipping
Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
Water
Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
Toilets
Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.

What things cost

ItemPrice
Pizza slice and drink$10–15
KOA tent site$30–50
Gateway Inn double room$70–120
Gas (regular, per gallon)$3.00–4.00

Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.

Get in

By air

SLC · Salt Lake City International Airport
About 2 h west on I-80; the nearest major airport with scheduled service.
RKS · Rock Springs–Sweetwater County Airport
About 70 min east on I-80; limited regional flights.

Typical fares

I-80 from Salt Lake City to Lyman
about 2 h, 200 km (124 mi)
I-80 from Rock Springs to Lyman
about 70 min, 100 km (62 mi)
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Get around

You need a car. The town is walkable in 15 min, but everything is along Main Street (State Route 413).

See and do

Known for

  • I-80 rest stop
  • Gateway Inn
  • Lyman KOA
  • TJ's Pizza Video & Ice Cream

Day trips

WhereHowTime
Evanston, WyomingI-80 west, about 45 minAbout 1 h
Rock SpringsI-80 east, about 70 minAbout 1.5 h
Green River, WyomingI-80 east, about 55 minAbout 1.25 h
KemmererUS-189 north, about 50 minAbout 1 h
Alpine, WyomingUS-89 north via I-80 and US-30, about 1.5 hAbout 2 h
Afton, WyomingUS-89 north via I-80 and US-30, about 1.5 hAbout 2 h

Sleep

I-80 Exit 41 area
Gateway Inn and Lyman KOA are within 1.5 km (0.9 mi) of the exit; the only practical area.

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Etiquette, safety and scams

Etiquette

  • Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
  • Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
  • Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
  • Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
  • Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned

Scams and watch-outs

  • I-80 can close in winter due to snow; check road conditions before driving.
  • No public transport; no ride-share coverage.
  • TJ's Pizza closes early some evenings — call ahead.

Very low crime. The main risk is winter driving on I-80: carry chains, blankets and water.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Lyman yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • I-80 rest stop
  • Gateway Inn
  • Lyman KOA
  • TJ's Pizza Video & Ice Cream

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

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Lyman

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English is universal; no phrasebook needed.

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/lyman). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.