How far is Lehi, UT from Santa Clara, UT?
The driving distance from Lehi, UT to Santa Clara, UT is about 278.5 miles (448.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.2 miles (394.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Millard County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lehi and Santa Clara.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehi and Santa Clara.
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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
270.7 mi · 4 hr 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
2.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right
65 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Bluff Street
1 mi · 2 min · Bluff Street
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Continue on West Sunset Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Boulevard
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Continue on Santa Clara Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · Santa Clara Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Santa Clara Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lehi and Santa Clara.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
271 mi · 04h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lehi and Sunny near Santa Clara.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lehi to Santa Clara?
The road trip is about 278.5 miles (448.2 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?
Kanosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.3 miles from Lehi and 139.2 miles from Santa Clara.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.2 miles (394.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.27 one way or $76.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lehi and Sunny near Santa Clara.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lehi and Santa Clara. Straight-line distance: 245.2 mi (394.61 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 Santa Clara
City in Washingon County, Utah, United States
| Population | 8,632 |
| Coordinates | 37.1330400, -113.6541300 |
| Altitude | 842 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Clara (-113.65413, 37.13304)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $38.27 | $76.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $41.59 | $83.18 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $44.72 | $89.43 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $53.20 | $106.40 |
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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