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Trip from Draper, UT to Eagle Mountain, 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

38m

Distance

23.4 mi

38 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

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

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Draper, UT

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city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Eagle Mountain, UT

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a straightforward commute within the Mountain West, the 23.4-mile trip from Draper to Eagle Mountain is an efficient choice. Expect to spend about 38 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. You will navigate via the Veterans Memorial Highway, the Mountain View Corridor, and East Pony Express Parkway. With fuel costs estimated at $4, this is a budget-friendly excursion that requires no overnight stops. Because the route is entirely contained within Utah, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 7.1 mi 7m
East Pony Express Parkway 4.3 mi 8m
Mountain View Corridor 2.5 mi 3m
West Cory B Wride Memorial Highway 2.1 mi 2m
Ranches Parkway 1.3 mi 2m
2100 North 1.3 mi 2m
12300 South 1.3 mi 2m
Triumph Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 7.1 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

141 ft · 16 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Pioneer Road

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Pioneer Road
3

Turn right onto 900 East

0.1 mi · 30 sec · 900 East
4

Turn left onto 12300 South

1.3 mi · 2 min · 12300 South
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the ramp onto US 89

0.4 mi · 53 sec · US 89
6

Merge onto I 15; US 89

7.1 mi · 7 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 283 Toward Triumph Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn straight onto North Thanksgiving Way

0.3 mi · 45 sec · North Thanksgiving Way
9

Turn right onto Triumph Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Triumph Boulevard
10

Turn right onto SR 194

1.3 mi · 2 min · 2100 North
11

Turn straight onto SR 194

0.7 mi · 50 sec · Mountain View Corridor
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward SR 85
13

Merge onto SR 85

1.8 mi · 2 min · Mountain View Corridor
14

Turn right onto SR 73

2.1 mi · 2 min · West Cory B Wride Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
15

Turn left onto Ranches Parkway

1.3 mi · 2 min · Ranches Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
16

Turn right onto East Pony Express Parkway

4.3 mi · 8 min · East Pony Express Parkway
Use the right lane.
17

Turn left onto East Bobby Wren Boulevard

0.3 mi · 40 sec · East Bobby Wren Boulevard
18

Turn right onto North Liberty Way

170 ft · 7 sec · North Liberty Way
19

Enter roundabout onto East Church Way

165 ft · 8 sec · East Church Way
20

Continue on East Church Way

0.1 mi · 29 sec · East Church Way
21

Continue on North Independence Way

428 ft · 18 sec · North Independence Way
22

Arrive at destination

East Independence Way

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.1 — 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 | Pioneer Road

Turn left onto Pioneer Road

Navigation decision point

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | 12300 South

Turn left onto 12300 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
9 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward Triumph Boulevard

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 283 Toward Triumph Boulevard
6
15.1 mi into trip | ~22m in | SR 73 / West Cory B Wride Memorial Highway

Turn right onto SR 73 / West Cory B Wride Memorial Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
23.1 mi into trip | ~37m in | East Church Way

Enter roundabout onto East Church Way

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.71 one way

$7.42 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $3.89 $7.77
premium $4.53 $4.17 $8.35
diesel $5.61 $5.17 $10.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7 0 $2.46 $1.12
Efficient EV 5.9 0 $2.05 $0.94
EV Truck/SUV 9.4 0 $3.28 $1.50

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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

Draper, UT

Late night in Draper on Tuesday

Local time

2:45 AM

MDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eagle Mountain, UT

Late night in Eagle Mountain on Tuesday

Local time

2:45 AM

MDT

Current temp

62°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

1 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

38m 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 23.4-mile journey is defined as a turn-heavy local drive, requiring your full attention as you transition between major thoroughfares. Only 26% of your time will be spent on highways, meaning the majority of the trip involves navigating local roads. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along a 7.1-mile segment of the Veterans Memorial Highway. The character of the drive shifts as you move from the initial highway portions into the more maneuverable local streets of the Mountain View Corridor and East Pony Express Parkway. It is a practical, functional drive that keeps you moving steadily toward your destination.

Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 Pioneer Road.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 23.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pioneer Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (12300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

5,038 ft 4,426 ft

Total Climb

1,186 ft

Total Descent

803 ft

Highest Point

5,038 ft

~20 mi in

Elevation Range

612 ft

Notable High Points

4,796 ft at ~6.7 miles +152 ft prominence
4,909 ft at ~13.4 miles +231 ft prominence
4,945 ft at ~16.7 miles +100 ft prominence
5,038 ft at ~20 miles +132 ft prominence

About the Cities

Starting 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 38m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m 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 7.1 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 Eagle Mountain, 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 (Pioneer Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (12300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 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 Eagle Mountain, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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