Rooster Run Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Hurricane, Utah
Hours: 7 am–8:30 pm
+14359220635
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 24m
Distance
262.5 mi
423 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lehi, UT
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Hurricane, UT
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The drive from Lehi, UT to Hurricane, UT covers 262.5 miles and takes about 4h 24m 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, SR 17, Main 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 $41.60 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
131.3 miles from Lehi, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 24m. Total distance: 262.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 4h 24m drive with frequent turns across 262.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 300 North.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 24m drive. You will face about 9 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 300 North): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto West 300 North
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 17: Toquerville, Hurricane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto SR 59 / East 100 South
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 251.9 mi | 4h 5m |
| SR 17 | 8.7 mi | 14m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 100 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 100 East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 300 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 100 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lehi, UT and Hurricane, UT.
Start on 100 West
Turn left onto West 300 North
Turn right onto Center Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 17
Turn left onto South 100 East
Turn right onto SR 59
Continue on S 100 W
Arrive at destination
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.
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 58 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.3 miles or 2h 10m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hurricane, UT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lehi, 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 Lehi, UT
This is one driving day of about 262.5 miles and 4h 24m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 131.3 mi from Lehi, UT · 2h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
131 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 131.3 miles from Lehi, 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.
The final approach into Hurricane, 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 Hurricane, 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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
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Near the end, right off the route
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Hours: 9 am–5 pm
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Cedar City, Utah
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Lehi, Utah
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+18017682300
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Hurricane, Utah
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+14353597877
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Parowan, Utah
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+14354778190
Near the end, ~9 min detour
Cedar City, Utah
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+14355869290
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Lehi, Utah
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+18017682300
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
Cedar City, Utah
Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm
+14355865124
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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Regular Gas
$41.60 one way
$83.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $43.60 | $87.20 |
| premium | $4.53 | $46.83 | $93.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.96 | $115.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.8 | 0 | $27.56 | $12.60 |
| Efficient EV | 65.6 | 0 | $22.97 | $10.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105 | 1 | $36.75 | $16.80 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Lehi on Friday
Local time
3:26 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Hurricane on Friday
Local time
3:26 AM
MDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
64°F
Fillmore, UT
131 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
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.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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