How far is Lehi, UT from Payson, UT?
The driving distance from Lehi, UT to Payson, UT is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lehi and Payson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehi and Payson.
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Start on 100 West
31 m · 12 sec · 100 West
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Turn left onto West 300 North
131 m · 23 sec · West 300 North
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Turn right onto Center Street
1269 ft · 42 sec · Center Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
1462 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
28.2 mi · 30 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 115: Payson, Main St
1201 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 100 North
55 m · 5 sec · 100 North
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Turn right
105 m · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lehi and Payson.
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.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
28.2 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lehi and Mostly Sunny near Payson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lehi to Payson?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Provo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Lehi and 15.3 miles from Payson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:18 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.24 one way or $8.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lehi and Mostly Sunny near Payson.
Stop Ideas Near Provo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Provo.
Provo
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lehi and Payson. Straight-line distance: 24.79 mi (39.9 km).
#1 Lehi
The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
| Population | 73,383 |
| Coordinates | 40.3916200, -111.8507700 |
| Altitude | 1391 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Payson
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 21,033 |
| Coordinates | 40.0444000, -111.7321500 |
| Altitude | 1418 |
| Country | United States |
End: Payson (-111.73215, 40.0444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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