Origin
Lehi, UT
Late night in Lehi on Tuesday
Local time
3:15 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lehi, UT to Payson, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
30.8 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lehi, UT
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Payson, UT
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a 30.8-mile journey from Lehi, UT to Payson, UT will take approximately 36 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. This relatively short drive stays within the Mountain West region, primarily utilizing Veterans Memorial Highway, Main Street, and Center Street. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $5, this route offers a convenient and accessible option for local exploration. You won't need an overnight stop for this trip; it's designed for a straightforward transit. The profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent directional changes as you make your way south.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 28.2 mi | 29m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Center Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 300 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 100 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 100 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 28.2 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehi, UT and Payson, 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 Vegas
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 15
28 mi
·
29 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 250
Toward SR 115: Payson, Main St
8
Turn left onto SR 115
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto SR 198
179 ft
·
5 sec
·
100 North
10
Turn right
345 ft
·
25 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.6 — 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
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
29.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward SR 115: Payson, Main St
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 250
Toward SR 115: Payson, Main St
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.88 one way
$9.76 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Payson, UT
Late night in Payson on Tuesday
Local time
3:15 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll experience a more engaged driving experience than a straight highway cruise. While there's no highway share in this particular trip, you'll encounter a longest stretch of 28.2 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway before transitioning to local roads like Main Street and Center Street. Expect a dynamic progression of scenery and road conditions as you navigate through various local thoroughfares. The frequent turns are a key aspect of this drive's personality, requiring your attention throughout the 36-minute duration.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.2 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 300 North.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m 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 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Lehi, UT
Full guide →Founded 1850
Lehi is a city in the Wasatch Range in Utah, United States. Lehi is a city of 50,000 that is known for Lehi Roller Mills and Thanksgiving Point.
Top landmarks
- • Harry B. Merrihew Drugstore — historic commercial building in Lehi, Utah, United States
- • Lehi Main Street Historic District — historic district in Lehi, Utah, United States
- • Lehi North Branch Meetinghouse — historic building in Lehi, Utah, United States
Arriving in Payson, UT
Full guide →Founded 1850
Top landmarks
- • Payson Historic District — historic district in Utah, United States
- • Payson Presbyterian Church — church building in Payson, Utah, United States
- • Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center — historical school and museum in Payson, Utah, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 30.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (West 300 North): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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 Payson, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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