Origin
LaVerkin, UT
Afternoon in LaVerkin on Sunday
Local time
12:38 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from LaVerkin, UT to Lehi, UT
Drive Time
4h 20m
Distance
260.5 mi
419 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
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Trip Overview
The drive from LaVerkin, UT to Lehi, UT covers 260.5 miles and takes about 4h 20m 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, Toquerville Parkway, North State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 251.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
130.3 miles from LaVerkin, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 20m drive with frequent turns across 260.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 251.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,270 ft
3,191 ft
Total Climb
4,448 ft
Total Descent
3,069 ft
Highest Point
6,270 ft
~97.7 mi in
Elevation Range
3,079 ft
Notable High Points
5,817 ft at ~54.3 miles
+34 ft prominence
6,029 ft at ~76 miles
+98 ft prominence
6,270 ft at ~97.7 miles
+178 ft prominence
5,871 ft at ~162.8 miles
+531 ft prominence
5,316 ft at ~195.4 miles
+32 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Center Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 20m drive. You will face about 10 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 Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 9 / North State Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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 Center Street
Turn left onto West Center Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 9 / North State Street
Turn right onto SR 9 / North State Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
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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.
7
259 mi into trip
|
~4h 17m in
Take the exit toward SR 73: Lehi Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 279
Toward SR 73: Lehi Main Street
8
259.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 73: Lehi Main Street West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward SR 73: Lehi Main Street West
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 251.9 mi | 4h 5m |
| Toquerville Parkway | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| North State Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Toquer Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Center Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 300 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 251.9 mi, about 4h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between LaVerkin, UT and Lehi, UT.
1
Start on South Main Street
107 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto West Center Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Center Street
3
Turn right onto SR 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Street
4
Continue on SR 17
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Toquer Boulevard
5
Continue on SR 17
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Toquerville Parkway
6
Turn slight right
433 ft
·
15 sec
Toward I 15 North
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 15 North
8
Merge onto I 15
252 mi
·
4 hr 5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 279
Toward SR 73: Lehi Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
443 ft
·
12 sec
Toward SR 73: Lehi Main Street West
Use the left / right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto SR 73
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Center Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Center Street
13
Turn left onto West 300 North
428 ft
·
20 sec
·
West 300 North
14
Turn right onto 100 West
101 ft
·
4 sec
·
100 West
15
Arrive at destination
100 West
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 130.3 miles from LaVerkin, UT, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 251.9 miles.
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 80 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.3 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lehi, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving LaVerkin, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 LaVerkin, UT
This is one driving day of about 260.5 miles and 4h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from LaVerkin, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 251.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 130.3 mi from LaVerkin, UT · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 130.3 miles from LaVerkin, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 251.9 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lehi, UT.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.28 one way
$82.56 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $43.39 | $86.79 |
| premium | $4.53 | $46.45 | $92.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $57.87 | $115.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.1 | 0 | $27.35 | $12.50 |
| Efficient EV | 65.1 | 0 | $22.79 | $10.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.2 | 1 | $36.47 | $16.67 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in Lehi on Sunday
Local time
12:38 PM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
36°F
Nibley, UT
130 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 20m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from LaVerkin, UT to Lehi, UT covers 260.5 miles and takes about 4h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Toquerville Parkway, North State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 130.3 miles from LaVerkin, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 20m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 9 / North State Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from LaVerkin, UT to Lehi, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs. The route ranges from 3,191 ft to 6,270 ft elevation with about 4,448 ft of total climbing. There are 5 notable high points along the way.
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