Origin
Roosevelt, UT
Late night in Roosevelt on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roosevelt, UT to Lehi, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
131 mi
211 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roosevelt, UT
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Lehi, UT
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Trip Overview
This 131-mile drive from Roosevelt to Lehi, Utah, will take you about 2 hours and 35 minutes. It's a manageable one-day trip, so you won't need to worry about booking overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is around $21, making it an affordable option for a short getaway. You'll be traveling on roads like 46220 West and US 189, and the drive has a generally turn-heavy local feel. Since both your origin and destination are within the Mountain West region, you'll experience consistent scenery throughout your journey.
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
65.5 miles from Roosevelt, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 46220 West | 68.1 mi | 1h 19m |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 27.3 mi | 31m |
| US 189 | 17.8 mi | 20m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 7.4 mi | 7m |
| Canyon Parkway | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| US Highway 189 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
46220 West
— 68.1 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roosevelt, UT and Lehi, UT.
1
Start on US 40; US 191
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on US 40; US 191
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
3
Continue on US 40; US 191
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on US 40
68 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
46220 West
5
Turn left
373 ft
·
7 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 189
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 189
7
Continue on US Highway 189
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 189
8
Continue on US 189
17 mi
·
20 min
·
US 189
9
Turn right onto SR 52
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Canyon Parkway
Use the right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 15
7.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 279
Toward SR 73: Lehi Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
443 ft
·
12 sec
Toward SR 73: Lehi Main Street West
Use the left / right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto SR 73
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Center Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Center Street
16
Turn left onto West 300 North
428 ft
·
20 sec
·
West 300 North
17
Turn right onto 100 West
101 ft
·
4 sec
·
100 West
18
Arrive at destination
100 West
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 35-minute trip, you have the flexibility to leave whenever you like. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to take it or push through the entire 131 miles in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 68.1-mile stretch on 46220 West, as services might be more spread out on local roads. The $21 fuel estimate should give you a good baseline for budgeting. Driving this route allows for spontaneous stops as you won't be on a strict highway schedule.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.5 miles from Roosevelt, UT, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.1 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 29 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.5 miles or 1h 15m 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 4m
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 Roosevelt, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Roosevelt, UT
This is one driving day of about 131 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Roosevelt, 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 46220 West for about 68.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.5 miles from Roosevelt, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before 46220 West if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.1 miles.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 118.1 and 129.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
118.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
|
SR 52 / Canyon Parkway
Turn right onto SR 52 / Canyon Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
121.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
5
122.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m 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
129.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m 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
129.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m 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
$20.76 one way
$41.52 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $21.76 | $43.52 |
| premium | $4.53 | $23.37 | $46.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.92 | $57.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.75 | $6.29 |
| Efficient EV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.46 | $5.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.4 | 0 | $18.34 | $8.38 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Lehi, UT
Late night in Lehi on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°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
23 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
2h 35m 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.
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
~17 min detour
$12
near mile 126.5
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for most of this 131-mile journey, with only 19% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 68.1 miles on 46220 West. This means you'll be navigating a variety of road types, likely including some winding sections and local roads as you make your way from Roosevelt to Lehi. The drive progresses through different local road networks rather than a continuous high-speed highway.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68.1 mi on 46220 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 118.1 miles in near SR 52 / Canyon Parkway.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 131 miles you will encounter 10 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 118.1 miles (SR 52 / Canyon Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 121.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Lehi, UT
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 131 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 68.1 miles on 46220 West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 118.1 miles (SR 52 / Canyon Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 121.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Lehi, 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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