Origin
Eagle Mountain, UT
Evening in Eagle Mountain on Thursday
Local time
7:30 PM
MDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eagle Mountain, UT to West Portal, UT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
80.9 mi
130 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 58m
★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eagle Mountain, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Eagle Mountain, UT to West Portal, UT covers 80.9 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 40, Provo Canyon Road, West Side Strawberry Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.4 miles on US 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.4 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 80.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Eagle Mountain, UT to West Portal, UT covers 80.9 miles and takes about 2h 7m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 80.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 9 miles (SR 145 / Pioneer Crossing): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Liberty Way
Enter roundabout onto North Liberty Way
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
SR 145 / Pioneer Crossing
Merge onto SR 145 / Pioneer Crossing
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
20.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward SR 52: 800 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 272
Toward SR 52: 800 North
9
20.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
6
24.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 189: Heber City, Midway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 189: Heber City, Midway
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Eagle Mountain, UT and West Portal, UT, road signs point toward Sundance and Midway.
Sundance
20.9 mi in
|
~34m
Midway
24.7 mi in
|
~41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 40 | 22.4 mi | 27m |
| Provo Canyon Road | 17.1 mi | 19m |
| West Side Strawberry Road | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| Pioneer Crossing | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| North Pony Express Parkway | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Canyon Parkway | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| East Pony Express Parkway | 3.6 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
US 40
— 22.4 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Mountain, UT and West Portal, 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
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
East Pony Express Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto SR 68
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Redwood Road
9
Take the ramp
270 ft
·
7 sec
Toward SR 145 East: Pioneer Crossing
10
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
this road
Toward SR 145 East: Pioneer Crossing
11
Merge onto SR 145
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Pioneer Crossing
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 15 South
13
Merge onto I 15
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 272
Toward SR 52: 800 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on SR 52
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Canyon Parkway
Use the left lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward US 189: Heber City, Midway
18
Merge onto US 189
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Provo Canyon Road
19
Continue on US Highway 189
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 189
20
Continue on US 189
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 189
21
Turn right onto US 40
22 mi
·
27 min
·
US 40
Use the right lane.
22
Turn right onto NF 70131
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
West Side Strawberry Road
23
Turn right onto NF 70652
3.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Kweeyahgut - Horse Connect Road
24
Turn right onto NF 70715
2.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Dip Vat Road
25
Arrive at destination
NF 70715
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.4 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.4 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Portal, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Eagle Mountain, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Eagle Mountain, UT
This is one driving day of about 80.9 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 40 for about 22.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.4 mi from Eagle Mountain, UT · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.4 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Portal, UT
The final approach into West Portal, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around West Portal, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.82 one way
$25.64 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $13.44 | $26.88 |
| premium | $4.53 | $14.43 | $28.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.86 | $35.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.49 | $3.88 |
| Efficient EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.33 | $5.18 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
West Portal, UT
Evening in West Portal on Thursday
Local time
7:30 PM
MDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
15 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
2h 7m 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 West Portal, UT covers 80.9 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 40, Provo Canyon Road, West Side Strawberry Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.4 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 $12.82 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 is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 80.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Liberty Way): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9 miles (SR 145 / Pioneer Crossing): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Eagle Mountain, UT and West Portal, UT, road signs point toward Sundance and Midway.
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