Parowan, UT to Lehi, UT is 204.4 miles and takes about 3 hours 24 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, offering a straightforward drive through Utah. Given the relatively short distance and duration, it's a manageable one-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate surface roads, so plan for a more leisurely pace than a pure highway drive. This route is ideal if you're looking for a simple point-to-point trip without complex navigation.
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 Parowan, 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 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 330 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,558 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,291
Quietest
2 AM
~217 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 Parowan, UT and Lehi, UT.
1
Start on West Center Street
110 ft·10 sec·West Center Street
2
Turn left onto I 15 Bus; SR 274
1.0 mi·2 min·North Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward I 15 North
4
Merge onto I 15
201 mi·3 hr 18 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 279Toward SR 73: Lehi Main StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
443 ft·12 sec
Toward SR 73: Lehi Main Street WestUse the left / right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto SR 73
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Center Street
0.2 mi·39 sec·Center Street
9
Turn left onto West 300 North
428 ft·20 sec·West 300 North
10
Turn right onto 100 West
101 ft·4 sec·100 West
11
Arrive at destination
100 West
Trip Plan
For this 204.4-mile drive, departing in the morning will give you ample daylight to complete the approximately 3-hour and 24-minute trip. With only one recommended stop, you have a lot of flexibility in pacing. The longest stretch is 201.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, so consider a brief break around the halfway point if needed, or wait until you're closer to Lehi. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $35, and gas stations might be more spread out on the surface road sections. Since this is a single-day trip, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations.
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 Parowan, 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 Lehi, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Parowan, 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 Parowan, UT
This is one driving day of about 204.4 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Parowan, 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 203.2 — 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|I 15 Bus; SR 274 / North Main Street
Turn left onto I 15 Bus; SR 274 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 15 North
5
1.5 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.
7
202.9 mi into trip|~3h 21m in
Take the exit toward SR 73: Lehi Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 279
Toward SR 73: Lehi Main Street
8
203.2 mi into trip|~3h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 73: Lehi Main Street West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward SR 73: Lehi Main Street West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.82 one way
$73.63 round trip
$4.58/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.78
$38.45
$76.90
premium
$5.11
$41.09
$82.18
diesel
$6.18
$49.72
$99.45
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
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, 2026-10-12.
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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Parowan, UT
Morning
in Parowan on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 3 mph26% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Lehi, UT
Morning
in Lehi on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
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...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
$12
near mile 197.4
Caution: Water Outage
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive primarily utilizes surface roads, with Veterans Memorial Highway accounting for the vast majority of the 204.4 miles. You'll experience a consistent 201.4-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway before transitioning to local streets. With a 0% highway share, expect frequent intersections and lower speed limits for most of your travel. This means you'll be passing through towns and rural areas for the bulk of the trip, rather than cruising on high-speed freeways.
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: 201.4 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 I 15 Bus; SR 274 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort4/10
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 9 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 (I 15 Bus; SR 274 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
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.
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 (I 15 Bus; SR 274 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Lehi, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
