The drive from Lehi, UT to Gunnison, UT covers 97.2 miles and takes about 1h 59m 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, Main Street, I 15 Bus for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.6 miles from Lehi, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
56 mi
56m
Main Street
31.1 mi
46m
I 15 Bus
8.9 mi
13m
Center Street
0.2 mi
<1m
West 300 North
<0.1 mi
<1m
100 West
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 56 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehi, UT and Gunnison, 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 VegasUse the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 15
56 mi·56 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward SR 28
8
Keep slight left at fork
213 ft·8 sec
9
Turn left onto I 15 Bus; SR 28
8.9 mi·13 min·I 15 Bus; SR 28
10
Turn left onto SR 28
30 mi·45 min·Main Street
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
US 89
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.6 miles from Lehi, UT, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56 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 21 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.6 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gunnison, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lehi, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lehi, UT
This is one driving day of about 97.2 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Lehi, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 56 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 66.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
5
66.9 mi into trip|~1h 14m in|SR 28 / Main Street
Turn left onto SR 28 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.40 one way
$30.81 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$16.15
$32.29
premium
$4.53
$17.34
$34.68
diesel
$5.61
$21.46
$42.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.2
0
$10.21
$4.67
Efficient EV
24.3
0
$8.50
$3.89
EV Truck/SUV
38.9
0
$13.61
$6.22
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Morning
in Lehi on Saturday
Local time
11:55 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Gunnison, UT
Morning
in Gunnison on Saturday
Local time
11:55 AM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
30 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 59m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$12
near mile 3.4
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 1h 59m drive with frequent turns across 97.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 56 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 59m 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 0.1 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 97.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lehi, UT to Gunnison, UT covers 97.2 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Main Street, I 15 Bus. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.6 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 $15.40 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 is a straightforward 1h 59m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 Gunnison, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
