El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant
Early in the drive, short detour
Orem, Utah
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+18019609612
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 12m
Distance
105.8 mi
170 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Herriman, UT
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Price, UT
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Traveling from Herriman to Price covers 105.8 miles of Mountain West terrain, a journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 12 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, you can easily complete it in a single day, making it an ideal choice for a quick getaway or a straightforward transit. You will navigate via the Mountain View Corridor, Veterans Memorial Highway, and the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. Budget approximately $17 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Utah hubs. Since both the origin and destination are situated within the Mountain West, the transition remains consistent throughout the drive. Overall, this route offers a practical connection that gets you to your destination without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.9 miles from Herriman, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 61.6 mi | 1h 14m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 23.8 mi | 25m |
| Mountain View Corridor | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| US 6 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Redwood Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| West 2100 North | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| 13400 South | 1 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Herriman, UT and Price, UT.
Start on Pioneer Street
Turn right onto Herriman Main Street
Turn right onto Rosecrest Road
Turn left onto 13400 South
Turn right onto SR 85
Turn left onto SR 131
Turn right onto SR 68
Turn left onto West 2100 North
Take the exit
Merge onto I 15
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Take the exit
Turn left onto US 6 Bus; SR 55
Turn left onto North Carbonville Road
Turn right onto West Main Street
Arrive at destination
Since this is a compact 2-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to hit the road outside of peak local traffic hours to ensure the smoothest transit through the Mountain View Corridor and Veterans Memorial Highway sections. You won't need to plan for any formal stops given the short duration, but having your $17 fuel budget ready before you leave Herriman will save you time once you reach the open road. Because the route relies heavily on local roads rather than high-speed interstates, keep a close watch on your speed as you transition between different highway segments. Embracing the lack of required stops allows you to complete the trip efficiently in one go without the need for complex scheduling.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.9 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Price, UT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Herriman, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Herriman, UT
This is one driving day of about 105.8 miles and 2h 12m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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.
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 52.9 miles from Herriman, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
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5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 37.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto West 2100 North
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 6 East: Price
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$16.77 one way
$33.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $17.57 | $35.15 |
| premium | $4.53 | $18.87 | $37.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.36 | $46.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.11 | $5.08 |
| Efficient EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.26 | $4.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.81 | $6.77 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Herriman on Saturday
Local time
10:38 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Price on Saturday
Local time
10:38 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 4% of this 105.8-mile journey consists of highway travel, meaning you will spend most of your time navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 61.6 miles along the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, which serves as the primary backbone of your trip. While the route begins with corridor and memorial highway segments, the experience shifts as you transition onto the prehistoric highway. Prepare for a more hands-on driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as the winding nature of the path keeps you engaged from start to finish.
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 around 1.9 miles in near SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 105.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (West 2100 North): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
2,911 ft
Total Descent
2,298 ft
Highest Point
7,455 ft
~75.6 mi in
Elevation Range
2,911 ft
Notable High Points
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 105.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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