Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT
Matthew Montrone
Lehi, UT
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Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT to Lehi, UT is 21.2 miles and takes about 31m via Veterans Memorial Highway and State Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Utah. It's a straightforward, turn-heavy local drive, making it an easy and quick trip for most travelers. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion without needing an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 12 mi | 12m |
| State Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| 9000 South | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Creek Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 8600 South | 1 mi | 1m |
| 1300 East | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 700 East | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT and Lehi, UT.
Start on Stream View Drive
Turn left onto Willow Stream Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Creek Road
Turn left onto Forbush Lane
Turn left onto Union Park Avenue
Continue on 1300 East
Turn right onto 8600 South
Turn left onto SR 71
Turn right onto SR 209
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15
Take the exit
Continue on US 89
Continue on US 89
Turn right onto Center Street
Turn right onto West 300 North
Turn right onto 100 West
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Willow Stream Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Forbush Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto 8600 South
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto SR 209 / 9000 South
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 194 West: 2100 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.36 one way
$6.72 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Little Cottonwood Creek Valley on Sunday
Local time
4:40 AM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Lehi on Sunday
Local time
4:40 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway share, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and local roads for the entire 21.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect frequent turns and adjustments as you make your way through various local segments, including State Street and 9000 South. The nature of the drive is consistently local, so keep your attention focused on traffic signals and intersections.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Willow Stream Drive.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Willow Stream Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Forbush Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (8600 South): Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT to Lehi, UT, road signs begin pointing toward 2100 North Westbound along the way.
2100 North Westbound
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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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.
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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