Origin
Draper, UT
Afternoon in Draper on Saturday
Local time
12:43 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Draper, UT to Santaquin, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
48.9 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Draper, UT
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Santaquin, UT
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Trip Overview
Draper, UT to Santaquin, UT is 48.9 miles and takes about 55m via Veterans Memorial Highway and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. Expect a local feel with plenty of turns as you navigate through towns. It's a straightforward trip suitable for a quick excursion or a segment of a larger journey, with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 45.9 mi | 48m |
| 12300 South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 89 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 6 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 900 East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pioneer Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 45.9 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Draper, UT and Santaquin, UT.
1
Start on this road
141 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Pioneer Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pioneer Road
3
Turn right onto 900 East
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
900 East
4
Turn left onto 12300 South
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
12300 South
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp onto US 89
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 89
6
Merge onto I 15; US 89
46 mi
·
48 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 6
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 6
Exit 244
Toward US 6 West
8
Turn right onto US 6
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto Center Street
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
Center Street
10
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Draper, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 47.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pioneer Road
Turn left onto Pioneer Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
900 East
Turn right onto 900 East
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
12300 South
Turn left onto 12300 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
47.9 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 244
Toward US 6 West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.75 one way
$15.50 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.72 | $17.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.80 | $21.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Santaquin, UT
Afternoon in Santaquin on Saturday
Local time
12:43 PM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Sunny
NNW 6 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive involves 55 minutes of travel, with 2% on highways and the remainder on surface roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 45.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway before transitioning to local streets. Be prepared for frequent turns as you navigate through populated areas, which will require your attention throughout the 48.9-mile trip.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.9 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pioneer Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Draper, UT to Santaquin, UT is easy. At 55m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pioneer Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (900 East): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (12300 South): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 48.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pioneer Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (900 East): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (12300 South): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Santaquin, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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