How far is Payson, UT from Lehi, UT?

The driving distance from Payson, UT to Lehi, UT is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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
31.01 mi
00h 32m
Flight
24.79 mi
39.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.79 mi
Kilometers
39.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.01 mi
Kilometers
49.91 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lehi
Sun, Apr 19, 6:12 AM MDT
Return by in Payson
Sun, Apr 19, 6:44 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Payson
2026-04-19T05:40
Arrive Lehi
Sun, Apr 19, 6:12 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
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 Payson
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
Provo
UT

The second most populous city in Utah.

From Payson
15.4 mi
00h 16m
To Lehi
15.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    33 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    54 m · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    48 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    15 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 100 North

    63 m · 11 sec · 100 North

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    2071 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    28.1 mi · 30 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Lehi Main Street

    1428 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 73: Lehi Main Street West

    135 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1269 ft · 40 sec · Center Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 300 North

    131 m · 21 sec · West 300 North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 100 West

    31 m · 5 sec · 100 West

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 100 West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Payson 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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
28.1 mi · 91%
Main Street
1.53 mi · 5%
I 15 North
0.39 mi · 1%
SR 73
0.35 mi · 1%
Center Street
0.24 mi · 1%
West 300 North
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

28.1 mi · 00h 30m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
24.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Provo
00h 16m from Payson
Leave By
7:26 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Payson and Mostly Sunny near Lehi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 15.4 miles from Payson and 15.6 miles from Lehi.

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 6.2 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 $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 Payson and Mostly Sunny near Lehi.

Stop Ideas Near Provo

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

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

RAIL

Provo

1 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

62 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

63 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Helper

92 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Payson and Lehi. Straight-line distance: 24.79 mi (39.9 km).

Payson

#1 Payson

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population21,033
Coordinates40.0444000, -111.7321500
Altitude1418
CountryUnited States
Lehi

#2 Lehi

The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population73,383
Coordinates40.3916200, -111.8507700
Altitude1391
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-111.732274, 40.044401)
End: North 100 West (-111.850879, 40.391617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
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.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.14 L · about $4.24
Round trip
$8.49
2.18 gal · 8.28 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Utah · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Payson and Lehi. The current time is 05:40:18.

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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.