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Trip from Vernal, UT to Lehi, UT

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 10m

Distance

161 mi

259 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
2h 58m ★
6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 3m

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

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city in and seat of Uintah County, Utah, United States

Vernal, UT

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city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Lehi, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Vernal, UT to Lehi, UT covers 161 miles and takes about 3h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 46220 West, Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, US 189 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.1 miles on 46220 West. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.51 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

80.5 miles from Vernal, UT

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 161 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (16%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 10m drive with frequent turns across 161 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
46220 West is the longest continuous segment at about 68.1 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 148.1 miles in near SR 52 / Canyon Parkway.

Driving Effort 5/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 161 miles you will encounter 11 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 148.1 miles (SR 52 / Canyon Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 151.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 152.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

6
148.1 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in | SR 52 / Canyon Parkway

Turn right onto SR 52 / Canyon Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
151.8 mi into trip | ~2h 58m in

Take the exit toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
5
152.1 mi into trip | ~2h 58m 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.
7
159.5 mi into trip | ~3h 6m 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
159.8 mi into trip | ~3h 7m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
46220 West 68.1 mi 1h 19m
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway 44.6 mi 50m
US 189 17.8 mi 20m
200 North 11.7 mi 13m
Veterans Memorial Highway 7.4 mi 7m
Canyon Parkway 3.7 mi 6m
US Highway 189 3.6 mi 4m
East Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: 46220 West — 68.1 mi, about 1h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vernal, UT and Lehi, UT.

1

Start on South Vernal Avenue

72 ft · 9 sec · South Vernal Avenue
2

Turn left onto US 40; US 191

0.8 mi · 56 sec · West Main Street
3

Continue on US 40; US 191

17 mi · 19 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
4

Continue on US 40; US 191

12 mi · 13 min · 200 North
5

Continue on US 40; US 191

0.2 mi · 14 sec · North 200 East
6

Continue on US 40; US 191

0.4 mi · 27 sec · South Main Street
7

Continue on US 40; US 191

27 mi · 31 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
8

Continue on US 40; US 191

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
9

Continue on US 40

68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · 46220 West
10

Turn left

373 ft · 7 sec
Use the left lane.
11

Continue on US 189

0.4 mi · 26 sec · US 189
12

Continue on US Highway 189

3.6 mi · 4 min · US Highway 189
13

Continue on US 189

17 mi · 20 min · US 189
14

Turn right onto SR 52

3.7 mi · 6 min · Canyon Parkway
Use the right lane.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 15

7.4 mi · 7 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 279 Toward SR 73: Lehi Main Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork

443 ft · 12 sec
Toward SR 73: Lehi Main Street West Use the left / right lanes.
19

Turn straight onto SR 73

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
Use the left lane.
20

Turn right onto Center Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Center Street
21

Turn left onto West 300 North

428 ft · 20 sec · West 300 North
22

Turn right onto 100 West

101 ft · 4 sec · 100 West
23

Arrive at destination

100 West

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80.5 miles from Vernal, UT, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.1 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 35 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 80.5 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 32m

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 Vernal, 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 Vernal, UT

This is one driving day of about 161 miles and 3h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Vernal, 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 46220 West for about 68.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 80.5 mi from Vernal, UT · 1h 32m into the drive

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Heber City, UT

81 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

Roosevelt, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Helper, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.5 miles from Vernal, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before 46220 West if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.1 miles.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

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 155.4
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.51 one way

$51.03 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $26.74 $53.48
premium $4.53 $28.72 $57.44
diesel $5.61 $35.55 $71.09

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: 56.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.3 0 $16.90 $7.73
Efficient EV 40.3 0 $14.09 $6.44
EV Truck/SUV 64.4 0 $22.54 $10.30

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 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

Vernal, UT

Evening in Vernal on Thursday

Local time

6:55 PM

MDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lehi, UT

Evening in Lehi on Thursday

Local time

6:55 PM

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

6 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

3h 10m 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 Vernal, UT to Lehi, UT covers 161 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 46220 West, Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, US 189. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.5 miles from Vernal, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.51 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 161 miles you will encounter 11 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 148.1 miles (SR 52 / Canyon Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 151.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 152.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Vernal, UT to Lehi, 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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