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Trip from Clinton, UT to Lehi, UT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 7m

Distance

58.2 mi

94 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 2m ★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m

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

Downtown Clinton, UT, UT

Clinton, UT

Alfo Medeiros

city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Lehi, UT

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Trip Overview

This 58.2-mile drive from Clinton to Lehi, Utah, will take approximately 1 hour and 7 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and State Street, with a portion on West 1800 North. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, this is an economical journey. Since there are no overnight stops recommended and the duration is short, you have a lot of flexibility in planning your departure. This route stays within the Mountain West region of Utah, offering a consistent regional experience.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 52.2 mi 55m
State Street 1.7 mi 3m
West 1800 North 1.3 mi 2m
Main Street 1.2 mi 2m
Center Street 0.5 mi 1m
Thanksgiving Way 0.2 mi <1m
650 North <0.1 mi <1m
West 300 North <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 52.2 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 37

1.3 mi · 2 min · West 1800 North
2

At end of road, turn right onto SR 126

1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
3

Turn left onto SR 103

513 ft · 18 sec · 650 North
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
5

Merge onto I 15

22 mi · 23 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

8.2 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

22 mi · 23 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 282 Toward SR 194 West: 2100 North Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on US 89

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Thanksgiving Way
Exit 282 Toward West 2100 North Westbound, West State Street, North 1200 West
10

Continue on US 89

1.7 mi · 3 min · State Street
Exit 282 Toward West State Street
11

Turn right onto Center Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Center Street
12

Turn right onto West 300 North

428 ft · 20 sec · West 300 North
13

Turn right onto 100 West

101 ft · 4 sec · 100 West
14

Arrive at destination

100 West

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Salt Lake City, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Salt Lake City, UT

29 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

Kaysville, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salt Lake City, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Clinton, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 55.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | SR 126 / Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto SR 126 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
2.9 mi into trip | ~4m 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.
6
24.9 mi into trip | ~28m 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
33.1 mi into trip | ~37m 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.
7
55.1 mi into trip | ~1h 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.22 one way

$18.45 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $9.67 $19.33
premium $4.53 $10.38 $20.76
diesel $5.61 $12.85 $25.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.5 0 $6.11 $2.79
Efficient EV 14.6 0 $5.09 $2.33
EV Truck/SUV 23.3 0 $8.15 $3.72

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Clinton, UT

Late night in Clinton on Tuesday

Local time

2:44 AM

MDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lehi, UT

Late night in Lehi on Tuesday

Local time

2:44 AM

MDT

Current temp

64°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

3 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

1h 7m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy' local drive for this 58.2-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the majority of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 52.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. This means you'll be navigating through towns and potentially dealing with traffic lights and varying speed limits for most of your travel time, rather than cruising on a highway.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.2 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

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 1.3 miles in near SR 126 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 58.2 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 1.3 miles (SR 126 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Lehi, UT

Full guide →

Founded 1850

Lehi is a city in the Wasatch Range in Utah, United States. Lehi is a city of 50,000 that is known for Lehi Roller Mills and Thanksgiving Point.

Top landmarks

  • Harry B. Merrihew Drugstore — historic commercial building in Lehi, Utah, United States
  • Lehi Main Street Historic District — historic district in Lehi, Utah, United States
  • Lehi North Branch Meetinghouse — historic building in Lehi, Utah, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 58.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 52.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lehi, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (SR 126 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lehi, UT before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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