Origin
Erda, UT
Night in Erda on Saturday
Local time
10:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Erda, UT to Lehi, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
54.9 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Erda, UT
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Lehi, UT
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Trip Overview
This 54.9-mile drive from Erda, UT to Lehi, UT takes approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a portion on Highway 36. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, this is an economical excursion. The route, situated entirely within the Mountain West region of Utah, offers a straightforward journey. Given its short duration and minimal stops, it's ideal for a quick outing or an easy connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 24.2 mi | 25m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 20.6 mi | 20m |
| Highway 36 | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| State Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Church Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 80 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Thanksgiving Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 24.2 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erda, UT and Lehi, UT.
1
Start on Church Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Road
2
Turn left onto SR 36
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 36
Use the straight lane.
3
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 80 East: Salt Lake
4
Merge onto I 80
21 mi
·
20 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 80
Toward I 80 East, I 15 South: Cheyenne, Las Vegas
6
Merge onto I 15
2.3 mi
·
2 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Erda, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 6.3 and 51.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 East: Salt Lake
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 East: Salt Lake
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
27.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 East, I 15 South: Cheyenne, Las Vegas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East, I 15 South: Cheyenne, Las Veg...
6
29.8 mi into trip
|
~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.
7
51.8 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
$8.70 one way
$17.40 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.79 | $19.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.76 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.69 | $3.51 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Night in Lehi on Saturday
Local time
10:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°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
17 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 4m 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 1-hour trip. While 11% of the route is on highways, you'll spend much of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 24.2 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. This profile suggests a driving experience that requires your attention to navigation and road changes, rather than a monotonous highway cruise. The road's character will likely shift between faster segments and more intricate local driving.
Only 11% 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: 24.2 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 around 6.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.9 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 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.7 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Erda, UT to Lehi, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Las Vegas along the way.
Las Vegas
27.3 mi in
|
~31m
|
via I 80
About the Cities
Arriving in Lehi, UT
Full guide →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.
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 4m. Total distance: 54.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m 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 24.2 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 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.7 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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