Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
63 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
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The drive from Hooper, UT to Lehi, UT covers 63 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, West Davis Corridor, 4500 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
31.5 miles from Hooper, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 63 miles of local and secondary roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
619 ft
Total Descent
292 ft
Highest Point
4,711 ft
~57.8 mi in
Elevation Range
497 ft
Notable High Points
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.9 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 63 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.8 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 194 West: 2100 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 38.1 mi | 40m |
| West Davis Corridor | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| 4500 West | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| State Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| SR 193 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 5000 West | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 5900 West | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 1800 North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hooper, UT and Lehi, UT.
Start on SR 97
Turn left onto SR 37
Continue on SR 37
Turn straight onto SR 37
Turn right onto SR 110
Turn left onto SR 193
Turn right onto West Davis Corridor
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 15; US 89
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
Take the exit
Continue on US 89
Continue on US 89
Turn right onto Center Street
Turn right onto West 300 North
Turn right onto 100 West
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 63 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.5 miles or 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lehi, UT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hooper, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hooper, UT
This is one driving day of about 63 miles and 1h 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.5 mi from Hooper, UT · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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.
A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Hooper, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lehi, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$9.98 one way
$19.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $10.49 | $20.99 |
| premium | $4.53 | $11.23 | $22.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.00 | $27.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Hooper on Sunday
Local time
12:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Lehi on Sunday
Local time
12:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Along the Route
44°F
Centerville, UT
32 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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