Origin
Lehi, UT
Afternoon in Lehi on Thursday
Local time
3:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lehi, UT to Silver Summit, UT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
48.6 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
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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Silver Summit, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lehi, UT to Silver Summit, UT covers 48.6 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Veterans Memorial Highway, Belt Route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.6 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 48.6 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.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 48.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
14.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 294A-C
Toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
8
18.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 215 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 294B
Toward I 215 East
8
28.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
8
47 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 146
Toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
8
47.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 40: Silver Creek Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 40: Silver Creek Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lehi, UT and Silver Summit, UT, road signs point toward Salt Lake City, Belt Route and Cheyenne.
Salt Lake City
2.8 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 15; US 89
Belt Route
14.9 mi in
|
~18m
Cheyenne
28.6 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 17.6 mi | 19m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 12.1 mi | 12m |
| Belt Route | 9.7 mi | 10m |
| West State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 500 West | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Parkway Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 300 North | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Silver Creek Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 17.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehi, UT and Silver Summit, 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
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 294A-C
Toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 215
11
Continue on this road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 298
Toward I 215
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 294B
Toward I 215 East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 215
9.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2
Toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
16
Merge onto I 80
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 146
Toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 40: Silver Creek Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on Silver Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Silver Creek Road
20
At end of road, turn right
131 ft
·
4 sec
21
Keep slight right at fork onto Silver Creek Road
404 ft
·
13 sec
·
Silver Creek Road
22
Turn right onto Parkway Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkway Drive
23
Turn left onto Echo Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Echo Lane
24
Turn slight left
410 ft
·
30 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.3 mi from Lehi, UT · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Lehi, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Silver Summit, UT
The final approach into Silver Summit, 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
$7.70 one way
$15.40 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.07 | $16.15 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Silver Summit, UT
Afternoon in Silver Summit on Thursday
Local time
3:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
58°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
7 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 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 Silver Summit, UT covers 48.6 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Veterans Memorial Highway, Belt Route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.3 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 $7.70 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 48.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lehi, UT and Silver Summit, UT, road signs point toward Salt Lake City, Belt Route and Cheyenne.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
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