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Trip from Bluffdale, UT to Draper, UT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

10m

Distance

6.6 mi

11 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 10m ★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Bluffdale, UT, UT

Bluffdale, UT

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Draper, UT

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Trip Overview

Bluffdale, UT to Draper, UT is 6.6 miles and takes about 10m via Bangerter Highway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Mountain West region, specifically in Utah. You'll be navigating mostly surface roads, making this a quick and straightforward trip. It's an ideal route if you're looking for a very brief transfer between two nearby points without significant travel time or expense.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bangerter Highway 2.4 mi 3m
12300 South 1.3 mi 2m
Veterans Memorial Highway 1 mi 1m
Redwood Road 0.5 mi <1m
US 89 0.3 mi <1m
Camp Williams Road 0.2 mi <1m
970 East 0.1 mi <1m
Draper Parkway 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Bangerter Highway — 2.4 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bluffdale, UT and Draper, UT.

1

Start on 1700 West

63 ft · 7 sec · 1700 West
2

Turn left onto 14400 South

186 ft · 11 sec · 14400 South
3

Turn right onto SR 68

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Camp Williams Road
4

Continue on SR 68

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Redwood Road
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 25 sec
Toward SR 154
6

Merge onto SR 154

2.4 mi · 3 min · Bangerter Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
8

Merge onto I 15; US 89

1.0 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
9

Take the exit onto US 89

0.2 mi · 13 sec · US 89
Exit 291 Toward SR 71: 12300 South Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 89

391 ft · 6 sec · US 89
Toward SR 71: 12300 South, Draper Use the slight right lane.
11

Continue on US 89; SR 71

1.3 mi · 2 min · 12300 South
Use the right lane.
12

Continue on Draper Parkway

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Draper Parkway
13

Turn slight right onto 970 East

0.1 mi · 30 sec · 970 East
14

Turn right onto Pioneer Road

17 ft · 5 sec · Pioneer Road
15

Turn left

141 ft · 10 sec
16

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 14400 South

Turn left onto 14400 South

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 68 / Camp Williams Road

Turn right onto SR 68 / Camp Williams Road

Navigation decision point

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 154 / Bangerter Highway

Merge onto SR 154 / Bangerter Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
4.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 89

Take the exit onto US 89 toward SR 71: 12300 South

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 291 Toward SR 71: 12300 South
9
5 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 89

Keep slight right at fork onto US 89 toward SR 71: 12300 South, Draper

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward SR 71: 12300 South, Draper

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.05 one way

$2.09 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $1.10 $2.19
premium $4.53 $1.18 $2.35
diesel $5.61 $1.46 $2.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2 0 $0.69 $0.32
Efficient EV 1.7 0 $0.58 $0.26
EV Truck/SUV 2.6 0 $0.92 $0.42

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Bluffdale, UT

Morning in Bluffdale on Tuesday

Local time

6:00 AM

MDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Draper, UT

Morning in Draper on Tuesday

Local time

6:00 AM

MDT

Current temp

63°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

4 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

10m 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?

This drive is predominantly on surface roads, with only about 6% of the total 6.6 miles on highways. You'll spend most of your time on local streets, with the longest continuous stretch on Bangerter Highway covering 2.4 miles. Expect frequent intersections and traffic signals as you transition from Bangerter Highway onto 12300 South and then Veterans Memorial Highway.

Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.4 mi on Bangerter Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 14400 South.

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 11 decision points packed into just 6.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 10m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (14400 South): Navigation decision point; near the start (SR 68 / Camp Williams Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (SR 154 / Bangerter Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Bluffdale, UT to Draper, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.

Salt Lake City

3.8 mi in | ~5m | via I 15; US 89

About the Cities

Arriving in Draper, UT

Full guide →

Draper is a city in Utah.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 6.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

10m 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 2.4 miles on Bangerter 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 Draper, 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: near the start (14400 South): Navigation decision point; near the start (SR 68 / Camp Williams Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (SR 154 / Bangerter Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Draper, UT before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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