How far is Lehi, UT from Salem, UT?
The driving distance from Lehi, UT to Salem, UT is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Halfway Point
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The second most populous city in Utah.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lehi and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehi and Salem.
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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
21.2 mi · 23 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 156: Spanish Fork
2538 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 156: Spanish Fork, Salem, Main Street
72 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1444 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West 100 South
7 m · 1 sec · West 100 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 100 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lehi and Salem.
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
21.2 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lehi and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lehi to Salem?
The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 14.4 miles from Lehi and 14.4 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:14 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lehi and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Provo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Provo
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lehi and Salem. Straight-line distance: 25.2 mi (40.55 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 Salem
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 8,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.0530100, -111.6735400 |
| Altitude | 1405 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-111.67354, 40.05301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.27 | $8.55 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $5.47 | $10.93 |
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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