Origin
Silver Summit, UT
Late night in Silver Summit on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
MDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silver Summit, UT to Lehi, 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
1h 1m
Distance
49.2 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silver Summit, UT
Warner Brenes Quesada
Lehi, UT
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Trip Overview
This 49.2-mile drive from Silver Summit, UT to Lehi, UT is a straightforward 1-hour trip that works perfectly as a day trip. You'll primarily be on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and Veterans Memorial Highway, with some time on a Belt Route, keeping you on major roadways for most of the journey. With a projected fuel cost of around $8, this is an economical option for exploring the Mountain West region of Utah. The route is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience rather than a simple interstate cruise. Given its short duration, no overnight stops are needed, offering maximum flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 17.7 mi | 18m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 15.3 mi | 16m |
| Belt Route | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| State Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Center Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Parkway Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Echo Lane | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Silver Creek Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 17.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Summit, UT and Lehi, UT.
1
Start on this road
410 ft
·
30 sec
·
this road
2
Turn slight right onto Echo Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Echo Lane
3
At end of road, turn right onto Parkway Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkway Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto Silver Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Silver Creek Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 80 West: Salt Lake
6
Merge onto I 80
18 mi
·
18 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 130
Toward I 215 South
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
this road
Toward I 215
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
10
Merge onto I 215
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 12
Toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 15
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 282
Toward SR 194 West: 2100 North
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on US 89
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Thanksgiving Way
Exit 282
Toward West 2100 North Westbound, West State Street, North 1200 West
16
Continue on US 89
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Street
Exit 282
Toward West State Street
17
Turn right onto Center Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
18
Turn right onto West 300 North
428 ft
·
20 sec
·
West 300 North
19
Turn right onto 100 West
101 ft
·
4 sec
·
100 West
20
Arrive at destination
100 West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Silver Summit, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 155 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 46.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
19 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 215 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 130
Toward I 215 South
8
29.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
7
29.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
7
46.1 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward SR 194 West: 2100 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 282
Toward SR 194 West: 2100 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.80 one way
$15.59 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.78 | $17.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.86 | $21.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°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
12 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
1h 1m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 49.2-mile route, with 100% of your travel occurring on maintained highways. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway will host your longest uninterrupted stretch at 17.7 miles, offering a brief period of consistent cruising. As you progress, you'll transition between the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Veterans Memorial Highway, and a Belt Route, indicating a dynamic driving experience with more frequent directional changes. This isn't a monotonous interstate journey; rather, it's a route that requires your attention as you navigate various road segments.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 1.3 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Silver Summit, UT and Lehi, UT, road signs point toward Las Vegas and 2100 North Westbound.
Las Vegas
29.6 mi in
|
~35m
2100 North Westbound
46.7 mi in
|
~55m
|
via US 89
About the Cities
Arriving 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
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 1h 1m. Total distance: 49.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.7 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lehi, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 1.3 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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