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Trip from Eagle Mountain, UT to Silver Lake Summer Home Area, UT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 4m

Distance

31.5 mi

51 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Eagle Mountain, UT

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Downtown Silver Lake Summer Home Area, UT, UT

Silver Lake Summer Home Area, UT

Zach LeBlanc

Trip Overview

The drive from Eagle Mountain, UT to Silver Lake Summer Home Area, UT covers 31.5 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Timpanogos Highway, Alpine Scenic Highway, North Pony Express Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.8 miles on Timpanogos Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.99 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 31.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Timpanogos Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Liberty Way.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Liberty Way): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.2 miles (SR 73 / Cory B Wride Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Liberty Way

Enter roundabout onto North Liberty Way

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
6.2 mi into trip | ~13m in | SR 73 / Cory B Wride Memorial Highway

Turn right onto SR 73 / Cory B Wride Memorial Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
8.3 mi into trip | ~16m in | SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor

Turn left onto SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
10.2 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 194

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward SR 194
6
12.6 mi into trip | ~22m in | 2300 West

Turn left onto 2300 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Timpanogos Highway 6.8 mi 10m
Alpine Scenic Highway 4.7 mi 8m
North Pony Express Parkway 3.9 mi 7m
North American Fork Canyon Road 2.5 mi 9m
Mountain View Corridor 2.3 mi 3m
Silver Lake Flat Road 2.1 mi 6m
Cory B Wride Memorial Highway 2.1 mi 3m
Triumph Boulevard 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Timpanogos Highway — 6.8 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Mountain, UT and Silver Lake Summer Home Area, UT.

1

Start on East Independence Way

428 ft · 18 sec · East Independence Way
2

Continue on North Church Way

0.1 mi · 31 sec · North Church Way
3

Enter roundabout onto North Liberty Way

42 ft · 2 sec · North Liberty Way
4

Continue on North Liberty Way

172 ft · 12 sec · North Liberty Way
5

Turn left onto East Bobby Wren Boulevard

0.3 mi · 42 sec · East Bobby Wren Boulevard
6

Turn right onto North Pony Express Parkway

3.9 mi · 7 min · North Pony Express Parkway
7

Continue on East Pony Express Parkway

0.4 mi · 56 sec · East Pony Express Parkway
8

Turn left onto North Ranches Parkway

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Ranches Parkway
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto SR 73

2.1 mi · 3 min · Cory B Wride Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Turn left onto SR 85

1.6 mi · 2 min · Mountain View Corridor
Use the left lane.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward SR 194
13

Continue on SR 194

0.8 mi · 51 sec · Mountain View Corridor
14

Continue on SR 194

1.3 mi · 1 min · 2100 North
Use the left lane.
15

Turn left onto 2300 West

167 ft · 4 sec · 2300 West
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on Triumph Boulevard

1.5 mi · 2 min · Triumph Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
17

Turn right onto SR 92

6.8 mi · 10 min · Timpanogos Highway
18

Continue on SR 92

0.4 mi · 41 sec · West Alpine Loop Road
19

Continue on SR 92

4.7 mi · 8 min · Alpine Scenic Highway
20

Turn left onto SR 144

2.5 mi · 9 min · North American Fork Canyon Road
21

Continue on NF 70010

0.7 mi · 2 min · Granite Flat Campground Road
22

Turn right onto NF 70008

2.1 mi · 6 min · Silver Lake Flat Road
23

Turn right

0.2 mi · 39 sec
24

Turn right

130 ft · 5 sec
25

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.8 mi from Eagle Mountain, UT · 28m into the drive

city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alpine, UT

16 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

Alpine, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lehi, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Silver Lake Summer Home Area, UT

The final approach into Silver Lake Summer Home Area, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.99 one way

$9.98 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $5.23 $10.46
premium $4.53 $5.62 $11.24
diesel $5.61 $6.95 $13.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.5 0 $3.31 $1.51
Efficient EV 7.9 0 $2.76 $1.26
EV Truck/SUV 12.6 0 $4.41 $2.02

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Eagle Mountain, UT

Afternoon in Eagle Mountain on Thursday

Local time

1:16 PM

MDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Silver Lake Summer Home Area, UT

Afternoon in Silver Lake Summer Home Area on Thursday

Local time

1:16 PM

MDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

72°F

Alpine, UT

16 mi in

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

37 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

1h 4m 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 Eagle Mountain, UT to Silver Lake Summer Home Area, UT covers 31.5 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Timpanogos Highway, Alpine Scenic Highway, North Pony Express Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.99 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Liberty Way): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.2 miles (SR 73 / Cory B Wride Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Eagle Mountain, UT to Silver Lake Summer Home Area, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.

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