Origin
Clinton, UT
Evening in Clinton on Friday
Local time
6:24 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, UT to Lehi, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
58.2 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, UT
Alfo Medeiros
Lehi, UT
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Trip Overview
This 58.2-mile drive from Clinton to Lehi, Utah, will take approximately 1 hour and 7 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and State Street, with a portion on West 1800 North. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, this is an economical journey. Since there are no overnight stops recommended and the duration is short, you have a lot of flexibility in planning your departure. This route stays within the Mountain West region of Utah, offering a consistent regional experience.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 58.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy' local drive for this 58.2-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the majority of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 52.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. This means you'll be navigating through towns and potentially dealing with traffic lights and varying speed limits for most of your travel time, rather than cruising on a highway.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 52.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near SR 126 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (SR 126 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 126 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 126 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
24.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
33.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
55.1 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward SR 194 West: 2100 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 282
Toward SR 194 West: 2100 North
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 52.2 mi | 55m |
| State Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West 1800 North | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Center Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Thanksgiving Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 650 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 300 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 52.2 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, UT and Lehi, UT.
1
Start on SR 37
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West 1800 North
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 126
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto SR 103
513 ft
·
18 sec
·
650 North
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
5
Merge onto I 15
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 282
Toward SR 194 West: 2100 North
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on US 89
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Thanksgiving Way
Exit 282
Toward West 2100 North Westbound, West State Street, North 1200 West
10
Continue on US 89
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Street
Exit 282
Toward West State Street
11
Turn right onto Center Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
12
Turn right onto West 300 North
428 ft
·
20 sec
·
West 300 North
13
Turn right onto 100 West
101 ft
·
4 sec
·
100 West
14
Arrive at destination
100 West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.1 mi from Clinton, UT · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Clinton, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lehi, UT
The final approach into Lehi, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.22 one way
$18.45 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $9.67 | $19.33 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.85 | $25.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.11 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.15 | $3.72 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Lehi, UT
Evening in Lehi on Friday
Local time
6:24 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°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
17 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
1h 7m 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 Clinton, UT to Lehi, UT covers 58.2 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, State Street, West 1800 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.1 miles from Clinton, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.22 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (SR 126 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Clinton, UT to Lehi, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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