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Trip from Logan, UT to Nephi, UT

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Drive Time

2h 59m

Distance

163.6 mi

263 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 48m ★
6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Logan, UT, UT

Logan, UT

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city in and county seat of Juab County, Utah, United States

Nephi, UT

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Trip Overview

This 163.6-mile drive from Logan, UT to Nephi, UT will take you about 2 hours and 59 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on Veterans Memorial Highway and US 89, with a short stint on I-15 Bus, covering about 18% of the journey on highways. Budget around $26 for fuel for this journey through the Mountain West region of Utah. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, so plan for a dynamic experience rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. With only one recommended stop, this route offers a relatively efficient transit between these two Utah communities.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

81.8 miles from Logan, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a dynamic driving experience on this route, characterized by frequent turns rather than long stretches of monotonous highway. While 18% of the drive is on highways, the majority will be on local roads like Veterans Memorial Highway and US 89. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 133.4 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a good period of consistent travel before encountering more varied road conditions. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be actively navigating and adjusting your speed more often, providing a more engaged feel behind the wheel.

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 133.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near US 89; US 91.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 163.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.2 miles (US 89; US 91): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 89; US 91

Keep slight right at fork onto US 89; US 91

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
6
48 mi into trip | ~56m in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
75.4 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
83.7 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
160.7 mi into trip | ~2h 54m 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 133.4 mi 2h 19m
US 89 25.6 mi 31m
I 15 Bus 2.7 mi 4m
Main Street 1.2 mi 2m
I 15 Business 0.4 mi <1m
North Main Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 133.4 mi, about 2h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Logan, UT and Nephi, UT.

1

Start on this road

135 ft · 15 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto US 89; US 91

1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
3

Keep slight right at fork onto US 89; US 91

26 mi · 31 min · US 89; US 91
Use the slight right lane.
4

Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business

0.4 mi · 40 sec · I 15 Business; I 84 Business
5

Merge onto I 15; I 84

21 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

27 mi · 29 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

8.2 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

77 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 228 Toward I 15 Business, SR 28
10

Turn right onto I 15 Bus; SR 28

2.7 mi · 4 min · I 15 Bus; SR 28
11

Arrive at destination

I 15 Bus; SR 28

Trip Plan

Given the 2 hour 59 minute duration, you can comfortably complete this 163.6-mile drive in one day. Consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and allow ample time for your single recommended stop without feeling rushed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before heading onto the longest stretch of Veterans Memorial Highway, as service availability can vary on local roads. The $26 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting, and factoring in a buffer is always a good idea. This route's turn-heavy nature means you'll want to stay alert and focused on navigation.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81.8 miles from Logan, UT, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 133.4 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 81.8 miles or 1h 32m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nephi, UT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Logan, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Logan, UT

This is one driving day of about 163.6 miles and 2h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Logan, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 133.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 81.8 mi from Logan, UT · 1h 32m into the drive

Downtown Salt Lake City, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Salt Lake City, UT

82 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.

Popular next leg

Salt Lake City, UT to Nephi, UT

83.6 mi · 1h 32m

Pacing Suggestions

Salt Lake City, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salt Lake City, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 81.8 miles from Logan, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 133.4 miles.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Nephi, UT.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.92 one way

$51.85 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $27.17 $54.35
premium $4.53 $29.18 $58.37
diesel $5.61 $36.12 $72.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.1 0 $17.18 $7.85
Efficient EV 40.9 0 $14.31 $6.54
EV Truck/SUV 65.4 0 $22.90 $10.47

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour from now

Origin

Logan, UT

Night in Logan on Tuesday

Local time

11:32 PM

MDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nephi, UT

Night in Nephi on Tuesday

Local time

11:32 PM

MDT

Current temp

36°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

26 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

2h 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Logan, UT to Nephi, UT covers 163.6 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, US 89, I 15 Bus. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.8 miles from Logan, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.92 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 163.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.2 miles (US 89; US 91): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Logan, UT to Nephi, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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