Origin
Lehi, UT
Afternoon in Lehi on Friday
Local time
12:38 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
43.7 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Farmington, UT
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This straightforward 43.7-mile journey from Lehi, UT to Farmington, UT is designed for a single day, taking approximately 50 minutes to complete. You'll navigate using Veterans Memorial Highway and West State Street, with a small portion on 500 West. Since there's no highway driving, expect a more local feel throughout. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, this trip is budget-friendly. The drive is contained within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent regional experience. It’s a convenient option for a quick trip within Utah.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 43.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m 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.
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface streets for the entire 43.7 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 39.7 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a driving experience that requires consistent attention to local traffic patterns and frequent turns, rather than cruising on open highways. The road will likely feel like a continuous urban or suburban traversal, connecting different points within the local area.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 300 North.
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 43.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (West 300 North): Navigation decision point; 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto West 300 North
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 89 / Digital Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 227 North: 200 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 227 North: Farmington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lehi, UT to Farmington, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
Salt Lake City
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 39.7 mi | 42m |
| West State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 500 West | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South 200 West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 300 North | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Digital Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 1200 West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lehi, UT and Farmington, UT.
Start on 100 West
Turn right onto West 300 North
At end of road, turn right onto 500 West
Turn left onto US 89
Turn right onto US 89; SR 194
Turn left onto US 89
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15; US 89
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on SR 227
Turn right onto SR 227
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.8 mi from Lehi, UT · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Lehi, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Farmington, UT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.92 one way
$13.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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 Lehi on Friday
Local time
12:38 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Farmington on Friday
Local time
12:38 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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