How far is Blanding, UT from Lehi, UT?

The driving distance from Blanding, UT to Lehi, UT is about 280.7 miles (451.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
280.66 mi
04h 40m
Flight
229.68 mi
369.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.68 mi
Kilometers
369.64 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.66 mi
Kilometers
451.68 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lehi
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM MDT
Return by in Blanding
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blanding
2026-04-22T23:07
Arrive Lehi
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:38 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blanding
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Green River
UT

City in Emery County, Utah, United States

From Blanding
140.2 mi
02h 20m
To Lehi
140.5 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blanding and Lehi.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blanding and Lehi.

  1. 1

    Start on South 100 West

    119 m · 19 sec · South 100 West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    1176 ft · 35 sec · West Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto North Grayson Parkway

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 37 min · North Grayson Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    29 mi · 34 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward I-70 West

    2377 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    23.4 mi · 22 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 191 North: Price, Salt Lake City

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    51.3 mi · 1 hr · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Highway Drive

    2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East US-6

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East US-6

  15. 15

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    1158 ft · 18 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1633 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    21.5 mi · 23 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Lehi Main Street

    1428 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 73: Lehi Main Street West

    135 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1269 ft · 40 sec · Center Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 300 North

    131 m · 21 sec · West 300 North

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 100 West

    31 m · 5 sec · 100 West

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 100 West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blanding and Lehi.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
172 mi · 61%
North Grayson Parkway
76.8 mi · 27%
Veterans Memorial Highway
21.5 mi · 8%
East US-6
3.58 mi · 1%
Main Street
2.51 mi · 1%
US 6 West
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

North Grayson Parkway

Turn straight onto North Grayson Parkway

76.8 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51 mi
229.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green River
02h 20m from Blanding
Leave By
7:38 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blanding and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lehi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blanding to Lehi?

The road trip is about 280.7 miles (451.7 km) and usually takes 04h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Green River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.2 miles from Blanding and 140.5 miles from Lehi.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.54 one way or $77.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blanding and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lehi.

Stop Ideas Near Green River

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Green River, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green River.

RAIL

Green River

250 South Broadway
RAIL

Helper

97 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blanding and Lehi. Straight-line distance: 229.68 mi (369.64 km).

Blanding

#1 Blanding

City in San Juan County, Utah, United States

Population3,556
Coordinates37.6243300, -109.4796600
Altitude1861
CountryUnited States
Lehi

#2 Lehi

The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population73,383
Coordinates40.3916200, -111.8507700
Altitude1391
CountryUnited States
Start: South 100 West (-109.479817, 37.62433)
End: North 100 West (-111.850879, 40.391617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 452 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.9 gal
37.49 L · about $38.54
Round trip
$77.08
19.8 gal · 74.98 L
Estimated CO2
88 kg one way
Round trip: 176 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $38.54 $77.08
Mid-grade $4.23 $41.89 $83.77
Premium $4.55 $45.04 $90.07
Diesel $5.41 $53.58 $107.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Blanding and Lehi. The current time is 23:07:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.