Origin
Taylorsville, UT
Morning in Taylorsville on Saturday
Local time
6:42 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Taylorsville, UT to Santaquin, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
59.6 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Taylorsville, UT
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Santaquin, UT
Ankit Bisht
Trip Overview
The drive from Taylorsville, UT to Santaquin, UT covers 59.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m 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, Taylorsville Expressway, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 59.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 59.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 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 56.3 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 266 / 4700 South.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Taylorsville, UT to Santaquin, UT is easy. At 1h 5m with 3% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 266 / 4700 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SR 266 / 4700 South
Continue onto SR 266 / 4700 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m 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.
5
58.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 244
Toward US 6 West
4
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Center Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 56.3 mi | 59m |
| Taylorsville Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 6 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 4500 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 4700 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 56.3 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylorsville, UT and Santaquin, UT.
1
Start on SR 266
23 ft
·
6 sec
·
4700 South
2
Continue on SR 266
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
4700 South
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on SR 266
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Taylorsville Expressway
4
Continue on SR 266
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
4500 South
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 15
56 mi
·
59 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 6
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 6
Exit 244
Toward US 6 West
8
Turn right onto US 6
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto Center Street
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
Center Street
10
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.8 mi from Taylorsville, UT · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Taylorsville, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Santaquin, UT
The final approach into Santaquin, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.44 one way
$18.89 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.34 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Santaquin, UT
Morning in Santaquin on Saturday
Local time
6:42 AM
MDT
Current temp
40°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
8 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
1h 5m 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 Santaquin, UT covers 59.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Taylorsville Expressway, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.8 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 $9.44 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 Santaquin, UT is easy. At 1h 5m with 3% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 266 / 4700 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Taylorsville, UT to Santaquin, 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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