How far is Kearns, UT from Lehi, UT?

The driving distance from Kearns, UT to Lehi, UT is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.4 mi
00h 31m
Flight
20.05 mi
32.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.05 mi
Kilometers
32.27 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.4 mi
Kilometers
42.49 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lehi
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM MDT
Return by in Kearns
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kearns
2026-04-22T23:55
Arrive Lehi
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kearns
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
South Jordan
UT

The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

From Kearns
12.8 mi
00h 15m
To Lehi
13.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 16 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 Kearns and Lehi.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5015 South

    9 m · 3 sec · 5015 South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4420 West

    2648 ft · 2 min · 4420 West

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 4715 South

    2736 ft · 1 min · 4715 South

  4. 4

    Continue on 4700 South

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 4700 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 215 South

    2955 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Belt Route

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas

    130 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    14 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 194 West: 2100 North

    3053 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Thanksgiving Way

    1297 ft · 34 sec · Thanksgiving Way

  13. 13

    Continue on State Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Center Street

    2420 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 300 North

    131 m · 21 sec · West 300 North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 100 West

    31 m · 5 sec · 100 West

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 100 West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
14 mi · 53%
Belt Route
3.32 mi · 13%
I 15 South
1.77 mi · 7%
State Street
1.71 mi · 6%
4700 South
1.67 mi · 6%
SR 194 West
0.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

14 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Jordan
00h 15m from Kearns
Leave By
7:26 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kearns 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 Kearns to Lehi?

The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Kearns and 13.6 miles from Lehi.

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

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Jordan

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Jordan, 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 South Jordan.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

22 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

22 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

44 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

73 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kearns and Lehi. Straight-line distance: 20.05 mi (32.27 km).

Kearns

#1 Kearns

Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Population35,731
Coordinates40.6599500, -111.9963300
Altitude1380
CountryUnited States
Lehi

#2 Lehi

The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population73,383
Coordinates40.3916200, -111.8507700
Altitude1391
CountryUnited States
Start: 5015 South (-111.99633, 40.659999)
End: North 100 West (-111.850879, 40.391617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.53 L · about $3.62
Round trip
$7.24
1.86 gal · 7.06 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.62 $7.24
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.93 $7.87
Premium $4.55 $4.23 $8.46
Diesel $5.41 $5.03 $10.07

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 Kearns and Lehi. The current time is 23:55:08.

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.