How far is South Salt Lake, UT from Lehi, UT?
The driving distance from South Salt Lake, UT to Lehi, UT is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Salt Lake and Lehi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Salt Lake and Lehi.
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Start on State Street
28 m · 6 sec · State Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 West
2607 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley
898 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
21.1 mi · 23 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 194 West: 2100 North
3053 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Thanksgiving Way
1297 ft · 34 sec · Thanksgiving Way
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Continue on State Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
2420 ft · 1 min · Center Street
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Turn right onto West 300 North
131 m · 21 sec · West 300 North
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Turn right onto 100 West
31 m · 5 sec · 100 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 100 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Salt Lake and Lehi.
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
21.1 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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving South Salt Lake and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Lehi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Salt Lake to Lehi?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
South Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from South Salt Lake and 12.7 miles from Lehi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around South Salt Lake and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Lehi.
Stop Ideas Near South Jordan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Jordan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Salt Lake and Lehi. Straight-line distance: 22.69 mi (36.52 km).
#1 South Salt Lake
City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 25,248 |
| Coordinates | 40.7188400, -111.8882700 |
| Altitude | 1297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lehi
The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
| Population | 73,383 |
| Coordinates | 40.3916200, -111.8507700 |
| Altitude | 1391 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 100 West (-111.850879, 40.391617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.50 | $7.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $4.09 | $8.19 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
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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