Origin
Draper, UT
Afternoon in Draper on Thursday
Local time
2:21 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Draper, UT to Spanish Fork, UT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
36.4 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Spanish Fork, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Draper, UT to Spanish Fork, UT covers 36.4 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pioneer Road, 900 East, 12300 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 36.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 36.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pioneer Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Draper, UT to Spanish Fork, UT is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Draper, UT to Spanish Fork, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Road | — | — |
| 900 East | — | — |
| 12300 South | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| US 6 East | — | — |
| SR 156 | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| 400 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pioneer Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Draper, UT and Spanish Fork, UT.
1
Start on the route
141 ft
·
16 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Pioneer Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pioneer Road
3
Turn right onto 900 East
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
900 East
4
Turn left onto 12300 South
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
12300 South
5
Take the ramp slight left
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
33 mi
·
35 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
8
Keep slight right to continue on SR 156: Spanish Fork
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
SR 156: Spanish Fork
9
Keep slight left to continue on SR 156: Spanish Fork, Salem, Main Street
236 ft
·
9 sec
·
SR 156: Spanish Fork, Salem, Main Street
10
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
11
Turn right onto 400 North
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
400 North
12
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.77 one way
$11.54 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.49 | $12.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Spanish Fork, UT
Afternoon in Spanish Fork on Thursday
Local time
2:21 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Draper, UT to Spanish Fork, UT covers 36.4 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pioneer Road, 900 East, 12300 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.2 miles from Draper, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Draper, UT to Spanish Fork, UT is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Draper, UT to Spanish Fork, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Draper, UT to Spanish Fork, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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