How far is Lehi, UT from Vernal, UT?

The driving distance from Lehi, UT to Vernal, UT is about 161 miles (259.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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
161.02 mi
03h 10m
Flight
122.21 mi
196.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.21 mi
Kilometers
196.68 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.02 mi
Kilometers
259.14 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vernal
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM MDT
Return by in Lehi
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lehi
2026-04-23T06:27
Arrive Vernal
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM MDT

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

Leave by
10:40 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lehi
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Tabiona
UT

Town in Duchesne County, Utah, United States

From Lehi
80.4 mi
01h 35m
To Vernal
80.6 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 100 West

    31 m · 12 sec · 100 West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 300 North

    131 m · 23 sec · West 300 North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1269 ft · 42 sec · Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

    1462 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 52: 800 North

    1089 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance

    781 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Canyon Parkway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Canyon Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 189: Heber City, Midway

    2167 ft · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Provo Canyon Road

    17.1 mi · 19 min · Provo Canyon Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2184 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    96.9 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 200 North

    11.7 mi · 13 min · East 200 North

  16. 16

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    17.3 mi · 20 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Vernal Avenue

    22 m · 2 sec · South Vernal Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Vernal Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Provo Canyon Road
21.1 mi · 13%
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
17.3 mi · 11%
East 200 North
11.7 mi · 7%
Veterans Memorial Highway
7.47 mi · 5%
Canyon Parkway
3.65 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

96.9 mi · 01h 52m

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
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.8 mi
122.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tabiona
01h 35m from Lehi
Leave By
10:40 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lehi and Mostly Sunny near Vernal.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161 miles (259.1 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Tabiona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.4 miles from Lehi and 80.6 miles from Vernal.

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

The direct path is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 10:40 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.11 one way or $44.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lehi and Mostly Sunny near Vernal.

Stop Ideas Near Tabiona

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

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

RAIL

Helper

75 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Provo

82 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

110 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

111 mi away
300 South 600 West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lehi and Vernal. Straight-line distance: 122.21 mi (196.68 km).

Lehi

#1 Lehi

The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population73,383
Coordinates40.3916200, -111.8507700
Altitude1391
CountryUnited States
Vernal

#2 Vernal

City in and county seat fo Uintah County, Utah, United States

Population10,468
Coordinates40.4555200, -109.5287500
Altitude1624
CountryUnited States
Start: Lehi (-111.85077, 40.39162)
End: Vernal (-109.52875, 40.45552)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.68 gal
21.51 L · about $22.11
Round trip
$44.22
11.36 gal · 43.02 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $22.11 $44.22
Mid-grade $4.23 $24.03 $48.06
Premium $4.55 $25.84 $51.68
Diesel $5.41 $30.74 $61.48

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 Lehi and Vernal. The current time is 06:27:56.

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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.