Origin
Taylorsville, UT
Late night in Taylorsville on Saturday
Local time
5:33 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Taylorsville, UT to Alpine, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
27 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
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 Taylorsville, UT to Alpine, UT covers 27 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 4700 South, Taylorsville Expressway, 4500 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 27 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.
4700 South is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Taylorsville, UT to Alpine, UT is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Taylorsville, UT to Alpine, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 4700 South | — | — |
| Taylorsville Expressway | — | — |
| 4500 South | — | — |
| I 15 South | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| SR 92 | — | — |
| Timpanogos Highway | — | — |
| Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
4700 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylorsville, UT and Alpine, UT.
1
Start on 4700 South
23 ft
·
6 sec
·
4700 South
2
Continue on 4700 South
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
4700 South
3
Continue on Taylorsville Expressway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Taylorsville Expressway
4
Continue on 4500 South
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
4500 South
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 15 South: Las Vegas
6
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
SR 92: Timpanogos Highway
8
Turn left onto Timpanogos Highway
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Timpanogos Highway
9
Continue on Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
10
Turn left onto North Alpine Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Alpine Highway
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
144 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
12
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Turn left onto West Center Street
43 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Center Street
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.28 one way
$8.56 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.82 | $9.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Alpine, UT
Late night in Alpine on Saturday
Local time
5:33 AM
MDT
Current temp
72°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
24 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
34m 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 Taylorsville, UT to Alpine, UT covers 27 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 4700 South, Taylorsville Expressway, 4500 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 miles from Taylorsville, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.28 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.
The drive from Taylorsville, UT to Alpine, UT is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Taylorsville, UT to Alpine, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Taylorsville, UT to Alpine, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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