Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
72.4 mi
116 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Photo: James Lee
The drive from Lehi, UT to Mount Pleasant, UT covers 72.4 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 89, Veterans Memorial Highway, Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35 miles on US 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.47 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36.2 miles from Lehi, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
The drive from Lehi, UT to Mount Pleasant, UT covers 72.4 miles and takes about 1h 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
2,574 ft
Total Descent
1,217 ft
Highest Point
6,423 ft
~60.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,924 ft
Notable High Points
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 72.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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 US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 6 East: Price
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge toward US 6 East: Price
Merge point - match speed before joining
On the drive from Lehi, UT to Mount Pleasant, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Price along the way.
Price
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 89 | 35 mi | 43m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 21.2 mi | 22m |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| US 6 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Lehi, UT and Mount Pleasant, 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
Keep slight left at fork
Merge
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 89
Arrive at destination
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.
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 72.4 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.2 miles or 43m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Pleasant, 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 72.4 miles and 1h 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.2 mi from Lehi, UT · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 72.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 36.2 miles from Lehi, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.47 one way
$22.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $12.06 | $24.12 |
| premium | $4.53 | $12.91 | $25.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.08 | $32.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.60 | $3.48 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29 | 0 | $10.14 | $4.63 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Lehi on Sunday
Local time
12:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
68°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 11 at 11:17AM MDT until April 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Afternoon in Mount Pleasant on Sunday
Local time
12:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
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
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.
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