If you are looking to travel from Lehi to Magna, you are looking at a 36-mile trip that typically takes about 45 minutes. This Mountain West route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is a quick trek that does not require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $6 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Utah locations. Navigating the route involves a combination of Veterans Memorial Highway, the 2100 South Freeway, and West State Street. Because the drive is straightforward and efficient, it serves as a practical connection between these two points without the need for extensive travel planning.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
21.6 mi
23m
2100 South Freeway
9.6 mi
11m
West State Street
0.9 mi
1m
500 West
0.8 mi
1m
Magna Main Street
0.5 mi
1m
8400 West
0.4 mi
<1m
West 300 North
0.4 mi
1m
Digital Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 21.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehi, UT and Magna, UT.
1
Start on 100 West
101 ft·8 sec·100 West
2
Turn right onto West 300 North
0.4 mi·1 min·West 300 North
3
At end of road, turn right onto 500 West
0.8 mi·1 min·500 West
4
Turn left onto US 89
0.9 mi·1 min·West State Street
5
Turn right onto US 89; SR 194
0.1 mi·20 sec·North 1200 West
6
Turn left onto US 89
0.2 mi·22 sec·Digital Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 15 North, US 89 North: Salt Lake City
8
Merge onto I 15; US 89
22 mi·23 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 305Toward SR 201 West: 2100 South, 1300 South, West TempleUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 305AToward SR 201 West: West ValleyUse the slight left lane.
11
Continue on SR 201
9.6 mi·11 min·2100 South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward SR 111
13
Continue on SR 111
0.4 mi·47 sec·8400 West
14
Turn right onto Magna Main Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Magna Main Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Spencer Avenue
0.1 mi·24 sec·Spencer Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Spencer Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Lehi, 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 35.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.2 mi into trip|~4m in|US 89 / Digital Drive
Turn left onto US 89 / Digital Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.8 mi into trip|~5m in|I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Salt Lake City
8
24.4 mi into trip|~29m in
Take the exit toward SR 201 West: 2100 South, 1300 South, West Temple
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 305
Toward SR 201 West: 2100 South, 1300 South, Wes...
8
24.7 mi into trip|~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 201 West: West Valley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 305A
Toward SR 201 West: West Valley
5
35.4 mi into trip|~43m in|Magna Main Street
Turn right onto Magna Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.70 one way
$11.41 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$5.98
$11.96
premium
$4.53
$6.42
$12.84
diesel
$5.61
$7.95
$15.90
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
10.8
0
$3.78
$1.73
Efficient EV
9
0
$3.15
$1.44
EV Truck/SUV
14.4
0
$5.04
$2.30
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 13, 2026
Origin
Lehi, UT
Late night
in Lehi on Tuesday
Local time
3:16 AM
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
Destination
Magna, UT
Late night
in Magna on Tuesday
Local time
3:16 AM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 3 to 8 mph88% 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
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
3 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
45m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that balances highway efficiency with urban navigation. About 27 miles of this 36-mile journey are spent on highways, providing a mix of speeds as you transition between roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 21.6-mile segment on Veterans Memorial Highway, which offers the most consistent pace of the trip. As you move off the main freeway corridors and onto the local portions of the route, the character shifts toward more frequent turns and varied traffic patterns. It is an active driving experience that requires you to stay alert through the transitions between highway cruising and local surface streets.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.6 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 2.2 miles in near US 89 / Digital Drive.
Driving Effort7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 36 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (US 89 / Digital Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Between Lehi, UT and Magna, UT, road signs point toward Salt Lake City and Temple.
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 36 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m 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 21.6 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 Magna, 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 2.2 miles (US 89 / Digital Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Magna, UT before heading back.
