This 281.9-mile drive from Ivins, UT to Lehi, UT is manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 47 minutes. You'll navigate primarily Veterans Memorial Highway, Snow Canyon Parkway, and Red Hills Parkway, with a moderate amount of highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $45. Given the relatively short duration and manageable distance, this route offers flexibility for stops and exploration. Both your origin and destination are within the Mountain West region, so expect consistent, beautiful Western landscapes throughout your travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
140.9 miles from Ivins, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
270.7 mi
4h 24m
Snow Canyon Parkway
4 mi
7m
Red Hills Parkway
3.5 mi
6m
East Center Street
1.4 mi
3m
Main Street
0.8 mi
1m
I 15 BUS
0.3 mi
<1m
Saint George Boulevard
0.3 mi
<1m
Center Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 270.7 mi, about 4h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ivins, UT and Lehi, UT.
1
Start on North Main Street
92 ft·9 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Center Street
0.3 mi·33 sec·East Center Street
3
Enter roundabout onto East Center Street
120 ft·6 sec·East Center Street
4
Continue on East Center Street
1.2 mi·2 min·East Center Street
5
Enter roundabout onto Snow Canyon Parkway
89 ft·5 sec·Snow Canyon Parkway
6
Continue on Snow Canyon Parkway
0.7 mi·1 min·Snow Canyon Parkway
7
Enter roundabout onto Snow Canyon Parkway
120 ft·6 sec·Snow Canyon Parkway
8
Continue on Snow Canyon Parkway
3.2 mi·6 min·Snow Canyon Parkway
9
Continue on Red Hills Parkway
3.5 mi·6 min·Red Hills Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto 1000 East
0.2 mi·26 sec·1000 East
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto I 15 BUS; SR 34
0.3 mi·49 sec·Saint George Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Take the ramp onto I 15 BUS
0.3 mi·43 sec·I 15 BUS
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake CityUse the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Merge onto I 15
271 mi·4 hr 24 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 279Toward SR 73: Lehi Main StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
443 ft·12 sec
Toward SR 73: Lehi Main Street WestUse the left / right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto SR 73
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Center Street
0.2 mi·39 sec·Center Street
18
Turn left onto West 300 North
428 ft·20 sec·West 300 North
19
Turn right onto 100 West
101 ft·4 sec·100 West
20
Arrive at destination
100 West
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour, 47-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Ivins to maximize your daylight hours and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your schedule as needed. The estimated fuel cost of $45 is a good budget to keep in mind. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway, to ensure you don't need to detour for a gas station. This route is well-suited for a single day, so you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations.
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 140.9 miles from Ivins, UT, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 270.7 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 62 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140.9 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 55m
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 Ivins, 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 Ivins, UT
This is one driving day of about 281.9 miles and 4h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Ivins, 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 Veterans Memorial Highway for about 270.7 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 280.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Center Street
Turn left onto East Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|East Center Street
Enter roundabout onto East Center Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
8.9 mi into trip|~17m in|1000 East
Turn right onto 1000 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
280.4 mi into trip|~4h 44m 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
280.6 mi into trip|~4h 44m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.67 one way
$89.34 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg99 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$46.82
$93.65
premium
$4.53
$50.29
$100.57
diesel
$5.61
$62.24
$124.48
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
84.6
1
$29.60
$13.53
Efficient EV
70.5
0
$24.67
$11.28
EV Truck/SUV
112.8
1
$39.47
$18.04
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Ivins, UT
Night
in Ivins on Saturday
Local time
10:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lehi, UT
Night
in Lehi on Saturday
Local time
10:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Beaver, UT
141 mi in
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
15 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
4h 47m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
$12
near mile 281.9
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of w...
Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience the tall, stretching walls...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
$35
near mile 38.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this 281.9-mile journey, with only 30% of the route being on highways. The majority of your travel will be on local roads, including Veterans Memorial Highway, Snow Canyon Parkway, and Red Hills Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 270.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, indicating a significant portion of the drive follows this main artery before transitioning to more local roads. This profile suggests a route that winds through varied terrain rather than a straightforward interstate cruise.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 270.7 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Center Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 281.9 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (East Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Center Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.9 miles (1000 East): Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 47m. Total distance: 281.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 270.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Center Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.9 miles (1000 East): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Cedar Breaks National Monument and Zion National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Lehi, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
