How far is Vernal, UT from Lehi, UT?

The driving distance from Vernal, UT to Lehi, UT is about 161 miles (259.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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
160.98 mi
03h 05m
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
160.98 mi
Kilometers
259.08 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lehi
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM MDT
Return by in Vernal
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vernal
2026-04-23T00:38
Arrive Lehi
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
10:48 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vernal
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
Tabiona
UT

Town in Duchesne County, Utah, United States

From Vernal
80.4 mi
01h 32m
To Lehi
80.6 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Vernal Avenue

    22 m · 9 sec · South Vernal Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 56 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    17.3 mi · 20 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on 200 North

    11.7 mi · 14 min · 200 North

  5. 5

    Continue on North 200 East

    972 ft · 15 sec · North 200 East

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1993 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on 46220 West

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min · 46220 West

  10. 10

    Turn left

    114 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1899 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Canyon Parkway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Canyon Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1778 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

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

    1428 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

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

    135 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1269 ft · 40 sec · Center Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 300 North

    131 m · 21 sec · West 300 North

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 100 West

    31 m · 5 sec · 100 West

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 100 West

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
46220 West
89.5 mi · 56%
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
44.6 mi · 28%
200 North
11.7 mi · 7%
Veterans Memorial Highway
7.37 mi · 5%
Canyon Parkway
3.67 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

46220 West

Continue on 46220 West

68.1 mi · 01h 19m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.8 mi
122.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tabiona
01h 32m from Vernal
Leave By
10:48 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161 miles (259.1 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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 Vernal and 80.6 miles from Lehi.

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 10:48 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 Mostly Sunny around Vernal and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lehi.

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 Vernal and Lehi. Straight-line distance: 122.21 mi (196.68 km).

Vernal

#1 Vernal

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

Population10,468
Coordinates40.4555200, -109.5287500
Altitude1624
CountryUnited States
Lehi

#2 Lehi

The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population73,383
Coordinates40.3916200, -111.8507700
Altitude1391
CountryUnited States
Start: South Vernal Avenue (-109.528533, 40.455522)
End: North 100 West (-111.850879, 40.391617)

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 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
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
21.5 L · about $22.11
Round trip
$44.22
11.36 gal · 43 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Vernal and Lehi. The current time is 00:38:11.

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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.