Origin
Tooele, UT
Morning in Tooele on Sunday
Local time
8:17 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tooele, 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
1h 9m
Distance
53.4 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tooele, UT
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Lehi, UT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Tooele and Lehi, this 52.1-mile route is an efficient way to traverse this part of the Mountain West. Clocking in at approximately one hour of drive time, it serves perfectly as a quick day trip that requires no overnight stops. You will primarily navigate via Main Street, 500 West, and Pioneer Crossing to reach your destination. Budgeting about $8 for fuel covers the trip comfortably, making it an affordable local excursion. Because the entire journey stays within Utah, you can expect a familiar regional feel throughout the transit. It is a practical choice for those who prefer a direct, local connection over major interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 73 | 35.7 mi | 42m |
| Main Street | 11.9 mi | 16m |
| Pioneer Crossing | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| 500 West | 1 mi | 2m |
| 300 West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 300 North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 100 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Vine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 73
— 35.7 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tooele, UT and Lehi, UT.
1
Start on Vine Street
74 ft
·
9 sec
·
Vine Street
2
Turn left onto SR 36
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto SR 73
36 mi
·
42 min
·
SR 73
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on SR 145
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Pioneer Crossing
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto 500 West
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
500 West
Use the left lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto 300 West
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
300 West
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on West 300 North
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
West 300 North
10
Turn left onto 100 West
101 ft
·
4 sec
·
100 West
11
Arrive at destination
100 West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Tooele, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 36 / Main Street
Turn left onto SR 36 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
SR 73
Turn left onto SR 73
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
51.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
500 West
Turn left onto 500 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
53 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
300 West
Turn left onto 300 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
53.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
100 West
Turn left onto 100 West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.46 one way
$16.92 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.53 | $19.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Morning in Lehi on Sunday
Local time
8:17 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°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
17 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 9m 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 rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will spend your time navigating through local thoroughfares, which demands more attention to intersections and changing speed limits than a typical freeway slog. Since there is no significant highway percentage, the driving experience remains consistent and grounded in the local landscape. Without any exceptionally long, uninterrupted stretches, the route keeps you engaged behind the wheel. It is a functional path that prioritizes connectivity across the region through surface streets rather than bypasses.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.7 mi on SR 73.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 73 and Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 36 / Main Street.
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 1h 9m 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 (SR 36 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (SR 73): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.9 miles (500 West): 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 1h 9m. Total distance: 53.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.7 miles on SR 73. 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 (SR 36 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (SR 73): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.9 miles (500 West): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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