How far is Santa Clara, UT from Lehi, UT?

The driving distance from Santa Clara, UT to Lehi, UT is about 279.2 miles (449.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.2 miles (394.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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
279.26 mi
03h 58m
Flight
245.2 mi
394.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.2 mi
Kilometers
394.61 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.26 mi
Kilometers
449.42 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lehi
Mon, May 25, 4:08 AM MDT
Return by in Santa Clara
Mon, May 25, 8:06 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santa Clara
2026-05-25T00:10
Arrive Lehi
Mon, May 25, 4:08 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 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
9:04 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Santa Clara
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kanosh
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Santa Clara
139.4 mi
01h 59m
To Lehi
139.8 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph WSW
Destination
88°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Santa Clara and Lehi.

  1. 1

    Start on Santa Clara Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Santa Clara Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on West Sunset Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Bluff Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Bluff Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Saint George Boulevard

    2 mi · 5 min · Saint George Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    270.7 mi · 4 hr 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

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

    1428 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

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

    135 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1269 ft · 40 sec · Center Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 300 North

    131 m · 21 sec · West 300 North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 100 West

    31 m · 5 sec · 100 West

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 100 West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
271 mi · 97%
Saint George Boulevard
2.03 mi · 1%
West Sunset Boulevard
2.02 mi · 1%
Santa Clara Drive
1.14 mi
Bluff Street
1.04 mi
Main Street
0.82 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
245.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanosh
01h 59m from Santa Clara
Leave By
9:04 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Santa Clara and Sunny near Lehi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Santa Clara to Lehi?

The road trip is about 279.2 miles (449.4 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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 139.4 miles from Santa Clara and 139.8 miles from Lehi.

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 34 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 9:04 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.35 one way or $76.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Clara and Sunny near Lehi.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Santa Clara and Lehi. Straight-line distance: 245.2 mi (394.61 km).

Santa Clara

#1 Santa Clara

City in Washingon County, Utah, United States

Population8,632
Coordinates37.1330400, -113.6541300
Altitude842
CountryUnited States
Lehi

#2 Lehi

The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population73,383
Coordinates40.3916200, -111.8507700
Altitude1391
CountryUnited States
Start: Santa Clara Drive (-113.654131, 37.132939)
End: North 100 West (-111.850879, 40.391617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.85 gal
37.3 L · about $38.35
Round trip
$76.69
19.7 gal · 74.6 L
Estimated CO2
87.5 kg one way
Round trip: 175.1 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $38.35 $76.69
Mid-grade $4.23 $41.68 $83.35
Premium $4.55 $44.81 $89.62
Diesel $5.41 $53.31 $106.62

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Santa Clara and Lehi. The current time is 00:10:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.