Origin
Midvale, UT
Afternoon in Midvale on Sunday
Local time
1:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
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22m
Distance
13 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midvale, UT
Harry Tucker
Herriman, UT
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Stretching just 13 miles across Utah’s Mountain West region, this quick trip from Midvale to Herriman is a straightforward local commute. You can expect to complete the drive in about 22 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day journey. With a fuel budget of approximately $2, it is a highly economical route for those needing to travel between these two points. Since the entire trip is local, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics. This route offers a practical connection that gets you to your destination efficiently without the hassle of a long-distance haul.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
6.5 miles from Midvale, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that balances short segments of major thoroughfares with standard surface streets. You will utilize Bangerter Highway, 7800 South, and South Herriman Main Street to navigate between cities. While the route features a 0% highway share, you will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 5.4 miles on Bangerter Highway. The road’s personality is defined by its urban connectivity rather than scenic sprawl, requiring you to stay alert for frequent turns. It is a functional path that transitions steadily from the busier Midvale streets into the residential landscape of Herriman.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Center Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (SR 154 / Bangerter Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Depart onto Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward SR 154 South
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto SR 154 / Bangerter Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 71 East: 12600 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto South Herriman Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bangerter Highway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| 7800 South | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| South Herriman Main Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| 12600 South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Center Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Pioneer Street | <0.1 mi | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Midvale, UT and Herriman, UT.
Start on Center Street
Continue on 7800 South
Take the ramp
Merge onto SR 154
Take the exit
Turn straight
Turn straight onto 12600 South
Turn left onto South Herriman Main Street
Turn left onto Pioneer Street
Arrive at destination
Because this is a short 22-minute excursion, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You will not need to plan for any stops along the way, as the 13-mile distance is easily managed in one go. Keep in mind that the route relies heavily on local intersections, so factor in potential traffic at major turn points like 7800 South. Since your fuel costs will be minimal at around $2, you can focus your planning on navigating the specific turn-heavy segments effectively. A helpful tip for this drive is to keep your GPS active through the Bangerter Highway segment to ensure you smoothly transition onto South Herriman Main Street without missing your turn.
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.
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 13 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.5 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Herriman, UT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Midvale, 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 Midvale, UT
This is one driving day of about 13 miles and 22m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.5 mi from Midvale, UT · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 6.5 miles from Midvale, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Herriman, 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 Herriman, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.12 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $2.17 | $4.33 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Midvale on Sunday
Local time
1:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Herriman on Sunday
Local time
1:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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