The drive from Richfield, UT to Lehi, UT covers 134.1 miles and takes about 2h 25m 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, US 50, I 70 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.25 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.
Midpoint
67.1 miles from Richfield, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 134.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 25m drive with frequent turns across 134.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 90.5 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 early in the drive near I 70 Business; SR 120 / Main Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 134.1 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: near the start (I 70 Business; SR 120 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 70 Business; SR 120): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|I 70 Business; SR 120 / Main Street
Turn right onto I 70 Business; SR 120 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in|I 70 Business; SR 120
Take the ramp onto I 70 Business; SR 120
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
9.5 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward US 24: Sigurd, Aurora
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward US 24: Sigurd, Aurora
7
132.6 mi into trip|~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward SR 73: Lehi Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 279
Toward SR 73: Lehi Main Street
8
132.9 mi into trip|~2h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 73: Lehi Main Street West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward SR 73: Lehi Main Street West
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 Richfield, UT to Lehi, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Aurora along the way.
Aurora
9.5 mi in|~10m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
90.5 mi
1h 29m
US 50
24.4 mi
29m
I 70
7.9 mi
7m
SR 260
4.2 mi
6m
SR 24
2.4 mi
2m
Main Street
2 mi
3m
400 North
0.5 mi
1m
I 70 Business
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 90.5 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richfield, UT and Lehi, UT.
1
Start on SR 118
191 ft·7 sec·300 North
2
Turn right onto I 70 Business; SR 120
1.2 mi·2 min·Main Street
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp onto I 70 Business; SR 120
0.4 mi·51 sec·I 70 Business; SR 120
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 70; US 89
7.9 mi·7 min·I 70; US 89
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 48Toward US 24: Sigurd, Aurora
6
Turn right onto SR 259
0.2 mi·21 sec·SR 259
7
At end of road, turn left onto SR 24
2.4 mi·2 min·SR 24
8
Turn left onto SR 260
4.2 mi·6 min·SR 260
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto US 50
24 mi·29 min·US 50
10
Turn left onto US 50
0.5 mi·1 min·400 North
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·30 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
12
Merge onto I 15
90 mi·1 hr 29 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 279Toward SR 73: Lehi Main StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
443 ft·12 sec
Toward SR 73: Lehi Main Street WestUse the left / right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto SR 73
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Center Street
0.2 mi·39 sec·Center Street
17
Turn left onto West 300 North
428 ft·20 sec·West 300 North
18
Turn right onto 100 West
101 ft·4 sec·100 West
19
Arrive at destination
100 West
Trip Plan
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 67.1 miles from Richfield, UT, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.5 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 30 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.1 miles or 1h 16m 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 59m
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 Richfield, 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 Richfield, UT
This is one driving day of about 134.1 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Richfield, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 90.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.1 mi from Richfield, UT
· 1h 16m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$12
near mile 129.5
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.25 one way
$42.50 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$22.27
$44.55
premium
$4.53
$23.92
$47.84
diesel
$5.61
$29.61
$59.22
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.2
0
$14.08
$6.44
Efficient EV
33.5
0
$11.73
$5.36
EV Truck/SUV
53.6
0
$18.77
$8.58
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Richfield, UT
Morning
in Richfield on Friday
Local time
6:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lehi, UT
Morning
in Lehi on Friday
Local time
6:56 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
2 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
2h 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 Richfield, UT to Lehi, UT covers 134.1 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, US 50, I 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.1 miles from Richfield, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.25 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 is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 134.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 70 Business; SR 120 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 70 Business; SR 120): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Richfield, UT to Lehi, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Aurora along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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