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Trip from Lehi, UT to Clinton, UT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

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

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 2m ★
6 AM
1h 8m
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.

city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Lehi, UT

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Downtown Clinton, UT, UT

Clinton, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lehi, UT to Clinton, UT covers 58.2 miles and takes about 1h 7m 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, 1800 North, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.22 one way before food or hotel costs.

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 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 58.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

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 52.6 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 2.2 miles in near US 89 / Digital Drive.

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 2.2 miles (US 89 / Digital Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

6
2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 89 / Digital Drive

Turn left onto US 89 / Digital Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
2.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Salt Lake City
6
43.7 mi into trip | ~49m 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
55.3 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Take the exit toward SR 103: 650 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 335 Toward SR 103: 650 North
6
55.8 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | SR 126 / Main Street

Turn right onto SR 126 / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 52.6 mi 56m
1800 North 1.3 mi 2m
Main Street 1.2 mi 2m
West State Street 0.9 mi 1m
500 West 0.8 mi 1m
West 300 North 0.4 mi 1m
Digital Drive 0.2 mi <1m
SR 103 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 52.6 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 100 West

101 ft · 8 sec · 100 West
2

Turn right onto West 300 North

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 300 North
3

At end of road, turn right onto 500 West

0.8 mi · 1 min · 500 West
4

Turn left onto US 89

0.9 mi · 1 min · West State Street
5

Turn right onto US 89; SR 194

0.1 mi · 20 sec · North 1200 West
6

Turn left onto US 89

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Digital Drive
Use the left lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 15 North, US 89 North: Salt Lake City
8

Merge onto I 15; US 89

41 mi · 43 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

12 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 335 Toward SR 103: 650 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn left onto SR 103

0.2 mi · 24 sec · SR 103
12

Turn right onto SR 126

1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
Use the right lane.
13

Turn left onto SR 37

1.3 mi · 2 min · 1800 North
Use the left lane.
14

Arrive at destination

SR 37

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.1 mi from Lehi, UT · 34m into the drive

Downtown Salt Lake City, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Salt Lake City, UT

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

Sandy, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salt Lake City, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Lehi, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Clinton, UT

The final approach into Clinton, 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lehi, UT

Afternoon in Lehi on Thursday

Local time

3:54 PM

MDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clinton, UT

Afternoon in Clinton on Thursday

Local time

3:54 PM

MDT

Current temp

48°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 cooler 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 Lehi, UT to Clinton, 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, 1800 North, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.1 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 $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 2.2 miles (US 89 / Digital Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lehi, UT to Clinton, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.

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