Origin
Santaquin, UT
Afternoon in Santaquin on Saturday
Local time
12:05 PM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Santaquin, UT to Herriman, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
54.1 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Santaquin, UT
Ankit Bisht
Herriman, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Santaquin, UT to Herriman, UT covers 54.1 miles and takes about 1h 2m 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, Bangerter Highway, 13400 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 44.4 mi | 46m |
| Bangerter Highway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| 13400 South | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Herriman Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Rosecrest Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 6 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 44.4 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santaquin, UT and Herriman, UT.
1
Start on Center Street
41 ft
·
3 sec
·
Center Street
2
Turn right onto US 6
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Take the ramp onto US 6
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 6
Toward I 15 North, US 6 East: Salt Lake City
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 15; US 6
44 mi
·
46 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 289
Toward SR 154: Bangerter Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward SR 154: Bluffdale, Bangerter Highway, Riverton
Use the left / uturn / right lanes.
7
Continue on SR 154
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Bangerter Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward West 13400 South Westbound
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward West 13400 South Westbound
10
Turn slight left onto 13400 South
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
13400 South
11
Turn right onto Rosecrest Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rosecrest Road
12
Turn left onto Herriman Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Herriman Main Street
13
Turn left onto Pioneer Street
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
Pioneer Street
14
Arrive at destination
Pioneer Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Santaquin, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 50.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 6
Take the ramp onto US 6 toward I 15 North, US 6 East: Salt Lake City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 15 North, US 6 East: Salt Lake City
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
45.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward SR 154: Bangerter Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 289
Toward SR 154: Bangerter Highway
9
45.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 154: Bluffdale, Bangerter Highway, Riverton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / uturn / right lanes.
Toward SR 154: Bluffdale, Bangerter Highway, Ri...
6
50.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight left at fork toward West 13400 South Westbound
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward West 13400 South Westbound
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.57 one way
$17.15 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.94 | $23.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.57 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Herriman, UT
Afternoon in Herriman on Saturday
Local time
12:05 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°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
7 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
1h 2m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
54.1 mi in 1h 2m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 6.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.7 miles (US 6): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles (I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,972 ft
4,422 ft
Total Climb
980 ft
Total Descent
1,004 ft
Highest Point
4,972 ft
Elevation Range
549 ft
Notable High Points
4,594 ft at ~11.6 miles
+50 ft prominence
4,636 ft at ~27.1 miles
+64 ft prominence
4,784 ft at ~42.5 miles
+212 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Santaquin, UT and Herriman, UT, road signs point toward Bangerter Highway, Riverton and 13400 South Westbound.
Bangerter Highway
45.7 mi in
|
~49m
Riverton
45.7 mi in
|
~49m
13400 South Westbound
50.7 mi in
|
~55m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 54.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Herriman, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 6): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles (I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Herriman, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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