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Trip from Lehi, UT to Nephi, UT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h

Distance

55.6 mi

89 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

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 56m ★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Lehi, UT

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city in and county seat of Juab County, Utah, United States

Nephi, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lehi, UT to Nephi, UT covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 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, I 15 Bus, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.81 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 55.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 55.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 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 51.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 300 North.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Lehi, UT to Nephi, UT is easy. At 1h with 5% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 300 North): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 300 North

Turn left onto West 300 North

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Center Street

Turn right onto Center Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
5
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m 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
52.6 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the exit toward I 15 Business, SR 28

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 228 Toward I 15 Business, SR 28

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 51.2 mi 52m
I 15 Bus 2.7 mi 4m
Main Street 0.8 mi 1m
Center Street 0.2 mi <1m
West 300 North <0.1 mi <1m
100 West <0.1 mi <1m
North Main Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 51.2 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lehi, UT and Nephi, UT.

1

Start on 100 West

101 ft · 11 sec · 100 West
2

Turn left onto West 300 North

428 ft · 22 sec · West 300 North
3

Turn right onto Center Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Center Street
4

Turn left onto Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas Use the right lane.
6

Merge onto I 15

51 mi · 52 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 228 Toward I 15 Business, SR 28
8

Turn right onto I 15 Bus; SR 28

2.7 mi · 4 min · I 15 Bus; SR 28
9

Arrive at destination

I 15 Bus; SR 28

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.8 mi from Lehi, UT · 30m into the drive

city in and county seat of Utah County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Provo, UT

28 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

Vineyard, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Provo, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Lehi, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Nephi, UT

The final approach into Nephi, 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

$8.81 one way

$17.62 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $9.24 $18.47
premium $4.53 $9.92 $19.84
diesel $5.61 $12.28 $24.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.7 0 $5.84 $2.67
Efficient EV 13.9 0 $4.87 $2.22
EV Truck/SUV 22.2 0 $7.78 $3.56

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (63% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Lehi, UT

Morning in Lehi on Friday

Local time

6:52 AM

MDT

Current temp

57°F

Snow Showers

NNW 18 mph 75% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:33AM MDT until April 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:33AM MDT until April 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Destination

Nephi, UT

Morning in Nephi on Friday

Local time

6:52 AM

MDT

Current temp

71°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

14 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 on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lehi, UT to Nephi, UT covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, I 15 Bus, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 27.8 miles from Lehi, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.81 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.

The drive from Lehi, UT to Nephi, UT is easy. At 1h with 5% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 300 North): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Lehi, UT to Nephi, 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 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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