Origin
Bluffdale, UT
Late night in Bluffdale on Sunday
Local time
4:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bluffdale, UT to Taylorsville, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bluffdale, UT
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Taylorsville, UT
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Trip Overview
Bluffdale to Taylorsville is 16.3 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway and Bangerter Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. Given its short distance and duration, this is a straightforward local trip perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour. You'll primarily navigate local roads with a few highway segments, making it an accessible drive for most vehicles.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Bangerter Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Redwood Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Belt Route | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Camp Williams Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 14400 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1700 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4700 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 4.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluffdale, UT and Taylorsville, 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
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 294A-C
Toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 215
11
Continue on this road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 298
Toward I 215
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 294C
Toward I 215 West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 215
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Route
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 13
Toward SR 68: Redwood Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
207 ft
·
5 sec
Toward SR 68
16
Turn straight onto SR 68
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Redwood Road
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
SR 266
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 68 / Camp Williams Road
Turn right onto SR 68 / Camp Williams Road
Navigation decision point
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Salt Lake City
8
8.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 294A-C
Toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
8
12.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 215 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 294C
Toward I 215 West
7
14.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward SR 68: Redwood Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward SR 68: Redwood Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.58 one way
$5.17 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Taylorsville, UT
Late night in Taylorsville on Sunday
Local time
4:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°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
11 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
21m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' indicating frequent changes in direction rather than long stretches of highway. With 0% highway share, expect to be on surface streets for the entire 16.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The drive will likely feel like a typical urban or suburban commute, with traffic lights and intersections being a prominent feature of the journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 SR 68 / Camp Williams Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 16.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 68 / Camp Williams Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Bluffdale, UT and Taylorsville, UT, road signs point toward Salt Lake City and Belt Route.
Salt Lake City
3.8 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 15; US 89
Belt Route
8.7 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 4.9 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 Taylorsville, 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 (SR 68 / Camp Williams Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Taylorsville, 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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