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Trip from Pleasant Grove, UT to Salt Lake City, UT

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Drive Time

43m

Distance

35.6 mi

57 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

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

If you are traveling from Pleasant Grove to Salt Lake City, expect a straightforward 35.6-mile journey that typically takes about 43 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it functions more like a local transit route than a long-haul adventure. You will navigate primarily via the Veterans Memorial Highway, Pleasant Grove Boulevard, and SR 269. With an estimated fuel cost of only $6, it is an economical way to move between these two Mountain West locations. Since the entire trip is a quick drive, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning.

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

17.8 miles from Pleasant Grove, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your focus as you transition between major thoroughfares and city streets. While about two percent of the journey is spent on highways, the vast majority of your time is dictated by local road conditions. You will spend the longest uninterrupted stretch of your trip covering 31.6 miles on the Veterans Memorial Highway. The personality of this route is functional rather than leisurely, requiring you to navigate various intersections as you move toward your destination. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that bridges the gap between these two Utah hubs efficiently.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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 31.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 100 East.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (100 East): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 100 East

Turn left onto 100 East

Navigation decision point

6
2.2 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
5
2.5 mi into trip | ~5m 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
34.1 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward 600 South

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 306 Toward 600 South
7
35.6 mi into trip | ~43m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 31.6 mi 33m
Pleasant Grove Boulevard 1.5 mi 3m
SR 269 0.7 mi 1m
Center Street 0.7 mi 1m
West Temple 0.3 mi <1m
400 South 0.2 mi <1m
100 East <0.1 mi <1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 31.6 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Grove, UT and Salt Lake City, UT.

1

Start on this road

143 ft · 15 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto 100 East

115 ft · 7 sec · 100 East
3

Turn right onto Center Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Center Street
4

Continue on Pleasant Grove Boulevard

1.5 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Grove Boulevard
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City Use the right lane.
6

Merge onto I 15

32 mi · 33 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 26 sec
Exit 306 Toward 600 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on SR 269

0.7 mi · 1 min · SR 269
Exit 121; 306 Toward SR 269: 600 South
9

Turn left onto SR 270

0.3 mi · 50 sec · West Temple
10

Turn right onto US 89

0.2 mi · 30 sec · 400 South
11

Turn left onto Main Street

80 ft · 3 sec · Main Street
Use the left lane.
12

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

Because this is a short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding when you decide to head out. Keep in mind that with zero planned stops required, you can easily complete the drive in under an hour without needing to factor in extra rest breaks. Since your fuel budget is quite low at $6, you should have no trouble managing your expenses for the trip. Before you depart, verify your route through the Veterans Memorial Highway to ensure you are prepared for the specific turn-heavy segments you will encounter. Enjoy the convenience of a quick commute that gets you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

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 17.8 miles from Pleasant Grove, UT, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.6 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 35.6 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 17.8 miles or 22m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salt Lake City, UT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Pleasant Grove, 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 Pleasant Grove, UT

This is one driving day of about 35.6 miles and 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pleasant Grove, 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 31.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.8 mi from Pleasant Grove, UT · 22m into the drive

Downtown Riverton, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Riverton, UT

18 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.

Popular next leg

Riverton, UT to Salt Lake City, UT

20.2 mi · 25m

Pacing Suggestions

Millcreek, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Riverton, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Pleasant Grove, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Salt Lake City, UT

The final approach into Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City, 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

$5.64 one way

$11.28 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $5.91 $11.83
premium $4.53 $6.35 $12.70
diesel $5.61 $7.86 $15.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.7 0 $3.74 $1.71
Efficient EV 8.9 0 $3.11 $1.42
EV Truck/SUV 14.2 0 $4.98 $2.28

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% 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

Pleasant Grove, UT

Afternoon in Pleasant Grove on Wednesday

Local time

1:24 PM

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

Destination

Salt Lake City, UT

Afternoon in Salt Lake City on Wednesday

Local time

1:24 PM

MDT

Current temp

38°F

Rain Showers

WSW 3 mph 82% 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

22 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

43m 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 Pleasant Grove, UT to Salt Lake City, UT covers 35.6 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Pleasant Grove Boulevard, SR 269. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.8 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 $5.64 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 straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (100 East): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pleasant Grove, UT to Salt Lake City, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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