Trip from Pleasant Grove, UT to Moark Junction, UT

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, US 6, Geneva Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 11.4 miles from Pleasant Grove, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Pleasant Grove, UT to Moark Junction, UT?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

29m

Distance

22.9 mi

37 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 27m ★

6 AM

0h 30m

8 AM

0h 35m

10 AM

0h 31m

12 PM

0h 31m

3 PM

0h 32m

5 PM

0h 34m

8 PM

0h 28m

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 Pleasant Grove, UT to Moark Junction, UT covers 22.9 miles and takes about 29m 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, US 6, Geneva Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.63 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

29m 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 29m drive with frequent turns across 22.9 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 14.2 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 early in the drive near 100 East.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 22.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (100 East): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 100 East

Turn left onto 100 East

Navigation decision point

5

3.4 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.

8

17.6 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 257B-A Toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main St...

8

18 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 6 East: Price

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Exit 257B Toward US 6 East: Price

5

18.2 mi into trip | ~23m in

Merge toward US 6 East: Price

Merge point - match speed before joining

Toward US 6 East: Price

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Pleasant Grove, UT to Moark Junction, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Price along the way.

Price

17.6 mi in | ~21m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway	14.2 mi	15m
US 6	3.7 mi	5m
Geneva Road	1.8 mi	3m
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway	0.7 mi	<1m
Main Street	0.5 mi	<1m
100 East	0.4 mi	<1m
1600 North	0.1 mi	<1m
State Street	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 14.2 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

143 ft · 15 sec · this road

2

Turn left onto 100 East

0.4 mi · 48 sec · 100 East

3

Turn sharp right onto State Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · State Street

4

Turn left onto SR 114

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Main Street

5

Continue on SR 114

1.8 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

6

Turn left onto SR 241

0.1 mi · 14 sec · 1600 North

7

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

8

Merge onto I 15

14 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Exit 257B-A Toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 257B Toward US 6 East: Price Use the straight lane.

11

Merge

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Toward US 6 East: Price

12

Continue on US 6

3.7 mi · 5 min · US 6

Use the left lane.

13

Continue on US 6

0.7 mi · 54 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

14

Arrive at destination

US 6

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.63 one way

$7.26 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$3.80	$7.61
premium	$4.53	$4.09	$8.17
diesel	$5.61	$5.06	$10.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.9	$2.40	$1.10
Efficient EV	5.7	$2.00	$0.92
EV Truck/SUV	9.2	$3.21	$1.47

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Pleasant Grove, UT

Afternoon in Pleasant Grove on Thursday

Local time

2:50 PM

MDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Moark Junction, UT

Afternoon in Moark Junction on Thursday

Local time

2:50 PM

MDT

Current temp

36°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

10 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

29m 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 Pleasant Grove, UT to Moark Junction, UT covers 22.9 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, 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 Pleasant Grove, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.63 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 22.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (100 East): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Pleasant Grove, UT to Moark Junction, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Price along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.

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