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Trip from Moark Junction, UT to Pleasant Grove, UT

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Drive Time

28m

Distance

22.8 mi

37 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Moark Junction, UT to Pleasant Grove, UT covers 22.8 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, East US-6, Geneva Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.61 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

11.4 miles from Moark Junction, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 28m drive with frequent turns across 22.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

4,834 ft 4,500 ft

Total Climb

225 ft

Total Descent

428 ft

Highest Point

4,834 ft

Elevation Range

334 ft

Notable High Points

4,578 ft at ~14.7 miles +9 ft prominence
4,622 ft at ~17.9 miles +14 ft prominence

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

7
4.5 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
5
4.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
19.4 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward SR 241

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 273 Toward SR 241
5
22.6 mi into trip | ~28m in | 100 East

Turn left onto 100 East

Navigation decision point

5
22.8 mi into trip | ~28m in | Center Street

Turn right onto Center Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 14.6 mi 15m
East US-6 3.6 mi 4m
Geneva Road 1.8 mi 3m
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway 0.9 mi 1m
Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
1600 North 0.4 mi <1m
100 East 0.2 mi <1m
200 South <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 14.6 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moark Junction, UT and Pleasant Grove, UT.

1

Start on US 6

0.7 mi · 56 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
2

Continue on US 6

3.6 mi · 4 min · East US-6
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on US 6

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Merge onto I 15

15 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 273 Toward SR 241 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn left onto SR 241

0.4 mi · 55 sec · 1600 North
Use the left / straight lanes.
8

Turn right onto SR 114

1.8 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road
9

Continue on SR 114

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
10

Turn right onto 200 South

520 ft · 21 sec · 200 South
11

Turn left onto 100 East

0.2 mi · 24 sec · 100 East
12

Turn right onto Center Street

73 ft · 7 sec · Center Street
13

Turn left

40 ft · 2 sec
14

Arrive at destination

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 11.4 miles from Moark Junction, UT, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.6 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 22.8 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 11.4 miles or 13m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pleasant Grove, UT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Moark Junction, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Moark Junction, UT

This is one driving day of about 22.8 miles and 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Moark Junction, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 14.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.4 mi from Moark Junction, UT · 13m into the drive

city in and county seat of Utah County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Provo, UT

11 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

Lehi, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Provo, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.4 miles from Moark Junction, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Pleasant Grove, UT

The final approach into Pleasant Grove, 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 Pleasant Grove, 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

$3.61 one way

$7.23 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $3.79 $7.57
premium $4.53 $4.07 $8.13
diesel $5.61 $5.03 $10.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.8 0 $2.39 $1.09
Efficient EV 5.7 0 $1.99 $0.91
EV Truck/SUV 9.1 0 $3.19 $1.46

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Moark Junction, UT

Morning in Moark Junction on Wednesday

Local time

11:57 AM

MDT

Current temp

55°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SW 7 mph 61% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 9:47PM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Destination

Pleasant Grove, UT

Morning in Pleasant Grove on Wednesday

Local time

11:57 AM

MDT

Current temp

60°F

Chance Rain Showers

S 2 to 6 mph 44% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 9:47PM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

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

5 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

28m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Moark Junction, UT to Pleasant Grove, UT covers 22.8 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, East US-6, Geneva Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.4 miles from Moark Junction, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.61 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 22.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Moark Junction, UT to Pleasant Grove, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 4,500 ft to 4,834 ft elevation with about 225 ft of total climbing. There are 2 notable high points along the way.

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