Origin
Lehi, UT
Afternoon in Lehi on Thursday
Local time
2:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lehi, UT to Nephi, UT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Lehi, UT
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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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West 300 North
Turn left onto West 300 North
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
Destination
Nephi, UT
Afternoon in Nephi on Thursday
Local time
2:34 PM
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
6 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
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 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.
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