Spanning 260.5 miles across the Mountain West, this trip from LaVerkin to Lehi takes approximately 4 hours and 20 minutes of actual drive time. Because it is a manageable distance, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $41 on fuel, though this can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency. You will navigate using a combination of Veterans Memorial Highway, Toquerville Parkway, and North State Street. While the route is straightforward, it is best viewed as a practical connection between two Utah points rather than a leisurely sightseeing tour. Overall, this drive is a functional transit option that fits well into a busy travel schedule.
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
130.3 miles from LaVerkin, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
251.9 mi
4h 5m
Toquerville Parkway
4.8 mi
7m
North State Street
1.5 mi
2m
Main Street
0.8 mi
1m
Center Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Toquer Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
West Center Street
0.2 mi
<1m
West 300 North
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 251.9 mi, about 4h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between LaVerkin, UT and Lehi, UT.
1
Start on South Main Street
107 ft·10 sec·South Main Street
2
Turn left onto West Center Street
0.2 mi·41 sec·West Center Street
3
Turn right onto SR 9
1.5 mi·2 min·North State Street
4
Continue on SR 17
0.2 mi·16 sec·Toquer Boulevard
5
Continue on SR 17
4.8 mi·7 min·Toquerville Parkway
6
Turn slight right
433 ft·15 sec
Toward I 15 North
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 15 North
8
Merge onto I 15
252 mi·4 hr 5 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 279Toward SR 73: Lehi Main StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
443 ft·12 sec
Toward SR 73: Lehi Main Street WestUse the left / right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto SR 73
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Center Street
0.2 mi·39 sec·Center Street
13
Turn left onto West 300 North
428 ft·20 sec·West 300 North
14
Turn right onto 100 West
101 ft·4 sec·100 West
15
Arrive at destination
100 West
Trip Plan
Since the trip takes over four hours, try to depart early in the morning to beat potential congestion and arrive at your destination before the day ends. You only need to plan for one major stop to refuel and stretch your legs, making the pacing quite flexible for your personal schedule. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $41 estimate is a baseline that can change depending on your speed and idling time. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, ensure your vehicle is prepared for consistent steering adjustments throughout the 260.5-mile trek. Prioritize checking your tire pressure before leaving LaVerkin, as consistent local driving can be just as demanding on your vehicle as long-haul highway travel.
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 130.3 miles from LaVerkin, UT, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 251.9 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 57 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.3 miles or 2h 11m 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 33m
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 LaVerkin, 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 LaVerkin, UT
This is one driving day of about 260.5 miles and 4h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from LaVerkin, 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 251.9 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 259.3 — 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|West Center Street
Turn left onto West Center Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 9 / North State Street
Turn right onto SR 9 / North State Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.1 mi into trip|~11m 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
259 mi into trip|~4h 17m 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
259.3 mi into trip|~4h 18m 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
$41.28 one way
$82.56 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg91 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$43.27
$86.54
premium
$4.53
$46.47
$92.94
diesel
$5.61
$57.52
$115.03
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78.1
0
$27.35
$12.50
Efficient EV
65.1
0
$22.79
$10.42
EV Truck/SUV
104.2
1
$36.47
$16.67
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 13, 2026
Origin
LaVerkin, UT
Night
in LaVerkin on Saturday
Local time
10:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 7 to 21 mph43% chanceLive forecast
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 9:47PM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Lehi, UT
Night
in Lehi on Saturday
Local time
10:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
N 3 to 10 mph80% chanceLive forecast
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 9:47PM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
64°F
Fillmore, UT
130 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
12 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
4h 20m 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 260.5
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
$10
near mile 44.9
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a turn-heavy local feel that demands your attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend the vast majority of your time—251.9 miles to be exact—on the Veterans Memorial Highway, which serves as your primary artery for the trip. With only about 2% of the journey on actual highways, the character of the road is defined by its local transitions and shifting pavement conditions. You should prepare for a varied driving experience where the road surface and traffic patterns change as you move through the region. It is a technical drive that requires you to stay alert through the various turns and local road segments.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 251.9 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Center Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 20m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 9 / North State Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 251.9 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 (West Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 9 / North State Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Lehi, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
