Gunnison to Lehi is 97.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 59 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway and SR 28, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive connects two points within Utah's Mountain West region, offering a straightforward trip. You'll primarily be on well-maintained state routes and a highway, making it a practical choice for a quick journey. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two areas without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.6 miles from Gunnison, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
56.1 mi
56m
SR 28
38.7 mi
57m
Main Street
1.1 mi
2m
Center Street
0.2 mi
<1m
West 300 North
<0.1 mi
<1m
100 West
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 56.1 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gunnison, UT and Lehi, UT.
1
Start on US 89
0.3 mi·49 sec·Main Street
2
Continue on SR 28
30 mi·44 min·SR 28
3
At end of road, turn right onto SR 28
8.8 mi·13 min·SR 28
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
5
Merge onto I 15
56 mi·56 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 279Toward SR 73: Lehi Main StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
443 ft·12 sec
Toward SR 73: Lehi Main Street WestUse the left / right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto SR 73
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Center Street
0.2 mi·39 sec·Center Street
10
Turn left onto West 300 North
428 ft·20 sec·West 300 North
11
Turn right onto 100 West
101 ft·4 sec·100 West
12
Arrive at destination
100 West
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of under two hours, this is definitely a same-day trip, so you have flexibility on when to depart. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon should give you ample time to reach your destination before evening. You won't need to worry too much about extensive fuel stops, as the estimated cost is only $15 for the 97.2-mile journey. Keep an eye on signage for SR 28 as it's a key part of the route connecting you to your destination.
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 48.6 miles from Gunnison, UT, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.1 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 21 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.6 miles or 1h 8m 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 40m
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 Gunnison, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gunnison, UT
This is one driving day of about 97.2 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Gunnison, 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 56.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 30.3 and 96.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
30.3 mi into trip|~45m in|SR 28
At end of road, turn right onto SR 28
Navigation decision point
5
39.6 mi into trip|~59m 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
95.7 mi into trip|~1h 56m 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
96 mi into trip|~1h 56m 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
4
96.9 mi into trip|~1h 58m in|Center Street
Turn right onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.40 one way
$30.81 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$16.15
$32.29
premium
$4.53
$17.34
$34.68
diesel
$5.61
$21.46
$42.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.2
0
$10.21
$4.67
Efficient EV
24.3
0
$8.50
$3.89
EV Truck/SUV
38.9
0
$13.61
$6.22
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Gunnison, UT
Late night
in Gunnison on Sunday
Local time
1:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lehi, UT
Late night
in Lehi on Sunday
Local time
1:56 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
30 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 59m 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.
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 93.9
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed drive, with about 40% of the journey on highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 56.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. You'll experience a variety of road types, transitioning from highway speeds to navigating through local roads like Main Street. Expect the feel of the drive to change as you move between these different road types, offering a dynamic experience behind the wheel.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.1 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 30.3 miles in near SR 28.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 59m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 30.3 miles (SR 28): Navigation decision point; at 39.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 95.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 30.3 miles (SR 28): Navigation decision point; at 39.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 95.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
