Origin
Midvale, UT
Late night in Midvale on Wednesday
Local time
5:02 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midvale, UT to Lehi, UT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
25m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
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6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midvale, UT
Harry Tucker
Lehi, UT
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Trip Overview
This short 18.1-mile drive from Midvale, UT to Lehi, UT takes about 25 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll primarily travel on Veterans Memorial Highway, State Street, and Center Street, with no highway driving involved. With a projected fuel cost of around $3, this is a very budget-friendly excursion within the Mountain West region. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaged local drive rather than a simple point-to-point journey. Given its brevity, you have plenty of flexibility to depart at your convenience and explore along the way.
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
9 miles from Midvale, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. As you navigate through Midvale and towards Lehi, you'll be on a series of local roads, including State Street and Center Street. This means you'll be more involved with traffic lights and intersections than on a typical highway cruise. The drive progresses through urban and suburban landscapes, requiring your attention to navigation and local road conditions.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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 12 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 89 / State Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.5 miles (US 89 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (SR 209 / 9000 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 89 / State Street
Turn right onto US 89 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
2.1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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SR 209 / 9000 South
Turn right onto SR 209 / 9000 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
2.5 mi into trip
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~4m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3 mi into trip
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~5m in
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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.
7
15 mi into trip
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~18m in
Take the exit toward SR 194 West: 2100 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 282
Toward SR 194 West: 2100 North
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Midvale, UT to Lehi, UT, road signs begin pointing toward 2100 North Westbound along the way.
2100 North Westbound
15.6 mi in
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~19m
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via US 89
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 12 mi | 12m |
| State Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Center Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 9000 South | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Thanksgiving Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 300 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 100 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 12 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midvale, UT and Lehi, UT.
1
Start on Center Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
·
Center Street
2
Turn right onto US 89
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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State Street
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto SR 209
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
9000 South
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 15
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 282
Toward SR 194 West: 2100 North
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on US 89
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Thanksgiving Way
Exit 282
Toward West 2100 North Westbound, West State Street, North 1200 West
8
Continue on US 89
1.7 mi
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3 min
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State Street
Exit 282
Toward West State Street
9
Turn right onto Center Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Center Street
10
Turn right onto West 300 North
428 ft
·
20 sec
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West 300 North
11
Turn right onto 100 West
101 ft
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4 sec
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100 West
12
Arrive at destination
100 West
Trip Plan
For this quick 25-minute trip, there's no need to split the drive, offering you maximum flexibility. Leaving mid-morning or early afternoon can help you avoid peak local traffic. Since the total distance is only 18.1 miles and the fuel cost is a low $3, you won't need extensive planning for stops or fuel. Keep an eye on your navigation as you'll encounter numerous turns on Veterans Memorial Highway, State Street, and Center Street. A specific tip for this route is to be prepared for frequent traffic signals, especially as you pass through established town centers.
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 9 miles from Midvale, UT, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12 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 18.1 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lehi, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Midvale, 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 Midvale, UT
This is one driving day of about 18.1 miles and 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Midvale, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 12 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9 mi from Midvale, UT · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 18.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9 miles from Midvale, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lehi, UT
The final approach into Lehi, 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 Lehi, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.87 one way
$5.74 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Lehi, UT
Late night in Lehi on Wednesday
Local time
5:02 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°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
1 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
25m 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 Midvale, UT to Lehi, UT covers 18.1 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, State Street, Center Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9 miles from Midvale, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.87 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 18.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.5 miles (US 89 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (SR 209 / 9000 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Midvale, UT to Lehi, UT, road signs begin pointing toward 2100 North Westbound along the way.
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