This 204.4-mile drive from Lehi, UT to Parowan, UT takes about 3 hours and 24 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with Veterans Memorial Highway being the main artery for the longest stretch. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $32. Given the relatively short duration and turn-heavy profile, it’s best tackled in one go. Both your origin and destination are within the Mountain West region, so expect consistent scenery throughout. This route offers a straightforward trip within Utah.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
102.2 miles from Lehi, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 42m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
201.4 mi
3h 18m
North Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
Main Street
0.8 mi
1m
Center Street
0.2 mi
<1m
West 300 North
<0.1 mi
<1m
West Center Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
100 West
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 201.4 mi, about 3h 18m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 165 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,736 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~226 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Parowan, 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
201 mi·3 hr 18 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward SR 274: Parowan
8
Turn left onto I 15 Bus; SR 274
1.2 mi·2 min·North Main Street
9
Turn right onto West Center Street
110 ft·6 sec·West Center Street
10
Arrive at destination
West Center Street
Trip Plan
For this 1-day trip covering 204.4 miles, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Lehi in the morning will allow you to reach Parowan with plenty of daylight. With a total duration of 3 hours and 24 minutes, you'll likely only need one planned stop for fuel or a quick break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the 201.4-mile stretch of Veterans Memorial Highway, as services might be less frequent. The $32 fuel cost is an estimate, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before you depart to avoid any surprises.
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 102.2 miles from Lehi, UT, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 201.4 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 45 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.2 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parowan, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lehi, 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 Lehi, UT
This is one driving day of about 204.4 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 201.4 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|West 300 North
Turn left onto West 300 North
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Center Street
Turn right onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.86 one way
$63.72 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$33.58
$67.16
premium
$4.47
$36.00
$72.01
diesel
$4.80
$38.59
$77.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.3
0
$21.46
$9.81
Efficient EV
51.1
0
$17.89
$8.18
EV Truck/SUV
81.8
1
$28.62
$13.08
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Lehi, UT
Late night
in Lehi on Sunday
Local time
5:10 AM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 2 to 6 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 6:48PM MDT until July 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 11:54AM MDT until July 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Parowan, UT
Late night
in Parowan on Sunday
Local time
5:10 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SE 0 to 3 mph26% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 6:48PM MDT until July 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 11:54AM MDT until July 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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
9 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
3h 24m 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.
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
~19 min detour
$12
near mile 7
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...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
$10
near mile 204.4
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' on this route, with a highway share of 0%. The majority of your journey will be on local roads, so be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 201.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, indicating a significant portion of the drive follows this main local road. This profile suggests a more engaging driving experience than a typical interstate cruise, with more interaction with towns and varying road conditions.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 201.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 300 North.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 24m drive. You will face about 8 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 300 North): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 201.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 300 North): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Cedar Breaks National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Parowan, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
