Lehi, UT to Kanab, UT is 284.1 miles and takes about 5h 10m via West 300 North, Center Street, and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $51 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within Utah, moving from the Mountain West region toward the southern part of the state. Expect a trip that primarily utilizes surface roads, offering a more grounded perspective of the Utah landscape. It's a straightforward, single-day option for getting from one point to another without extensive highway time.
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
142 miles from Lehi, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 22m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
184.7 mi
3h 2m
US 89
70.4 mi
1h 30m
SR 20
20.5 mi
24m
Center Street
7 mi
9m
Main Street
0.8 mi
1m
West 300 North
<0.1 mi
<1m
100 East
<0.1 mi
<1m
100 West
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 184.7 mi, about 3h 2m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 322 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,750 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,491
Quietest
2 AM
~224 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a6anoon6p11p
Averaged across 79 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehi, UT and Kanab, UT.
1
Start on 100 West
101 ft·11 sec·100 West
2
Turn left onto West 300 North
428 ft·22 sec·West 300 North
3
Turn right onto Center Street
0.2 mi·42 sec·Center Street
4
Turn left onto Main Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las VegasUse the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 15
185 mi·3 hr 2 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Exit 95Toward SR 20: Panguitch, Kanab
8
Turn left onto SR 20
20 mi·24 min·SR 20
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 89
9.2 mi·10 min·US 89
10
Continue on US 89
0.9 mi·1 min·US 89
11
Turn left onto US 89
6.8 mi·8 min·Center Street
Use the left lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89
23 mi·28 min·US 89
13
Continue on US 89
37 mi·49 min·US 89
14
Continue on US 89
190 ft·5 sec·100 East
15
Arrive at destination
US 89
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 10m duration, leaving Lehi in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop and no long highway stretches, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. The $51 fuel estimate suggests keeping your tank topped off, especially since you'll be on surface roads for the entire 284.1 miles. Pay attention to local speed limits as you pass through various towns on your way to Kanab.
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 142 miles from Lehi, UT, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 184.7 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 63 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142 miles or 2h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kanab, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lehi, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Lehi, UT
This is one driving day of about 284.1 miles and 5h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Lehi, 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 184.7 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 217 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
5
1.4 mi into trip|~3m 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
186 mi into trip|~3h 5m in
Take the exit toward SR 20: Panguitch, Kanab
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 95
Toward SR 20: Panguitch, Kanab
5
206.9 mi into trip|~3h 31m in|US 89
At end of road, turn right onto US 89
Navigation decision point
6
217 mi into trip|~3h 44m in|US 89 / Center Street
Turn left onto US 89 / Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.17 one way
$102.34 round trip
$4.58/gal25.4 MPG avg99 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.78
$53.44
$106.88
premium
$5.11
$57.11
$114.22
diesel
$6.18
$69.11
$138.22
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
85.2
1
$29.83
$13.64
Efficient EV
71
0
$24.86
$11.36
EV Truck/SUV
113.6
1
$39.77
$18.18
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 Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Lehi, UT
Late night
in Lehi on Saturday
Local time
5:16 AM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Clear
NNE 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 15 at 10:26PM MDT until October 16 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Kanab, UT
Late night
in Kanab on Saturday
Local time
5:16 AM
MDT
Current temp
45°F
Clear
NE 17 to 22 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 15 at 10:26PM MDT until October 16 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
40°F
Beaver, UT
142 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
5 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
5h 10m 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
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on Earth. Situated along a high plateau at the top of the Grand Staircase, the park's...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
$35
near mile 225.3
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...
20 mi from route
~51 min detour
$35
near mile 264.5
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...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
$25
near mile 235.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely surface roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating through towns and local streets for the full 284.1 miles, with no long stretches of freeway. Keep an eye out for frequent intersections and potential traffic lights as you move through populated areas on West 300 North, Center Street, and Main Street.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 184.7 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 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 10m 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: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 186 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Kanab is a small town in the Canyon Country region of the state of Utah, in the United States of America. It is famous for its past use as a backdrop for many famous western movies as well as a good base for exploring the surrounding area. It is also well known as the home of Best Friends Animal Society. Destinations within driving distance include Zion National Park and the north rim of the Grand Canyon as well as Las Vegas.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 184.7 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 186 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Kanab, UT before the return drive.
