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Trip from Pleasant Grove, UT to Salt Lake City, 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

43m

Distance

35.6 mi

57 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

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

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Trip Overview

If you are traveling from Pleasant Grove to Salt Lake City, expect a straightforward 35.6-mile journey that typically takes about 43 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it functions more like a local transit route than a long-haul adventure. You will navigate primarily via the Veterans Memorial Highway, Pleasant Grove Boulevard, and SR 269. With an estimated fuel cost of only $6, it is an economical way to move between these two Mountain West locations. Since the entire trip is a quick drive, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 31.6 mi 33m
Pleasant Grove Boulevard 1.5 mi 3m
SR 269 0.7 mi 1m
Center Street 0.7 mi 1m
West Temple 0.3 mi <1m
400 South 0.2 mi <1m
100 East <0.1 mi <1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 31.6 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Grove, UT and Salt Lake City, UT.

1

Start on this road

143 ft · 15 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto 100 East

115 ft · 7 sec · 100 East
3

Turn right onto Center Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Center Street
4

Continue on Pleasant Grove Boulevard

1.5 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Grove Boulevard
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City Use the right lane.
6

Merge onto I 15

32 mi · 33 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 26 sec
Exit 306 Toward 600 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on SR 269

0.7 mi · 1 min · SR 269
Exit 121; 306 Toward SR 269: 600 South
9

Turn left onto SR 270

0.3 mi · 50 sec · West Temple
10

Turn right onto US 89

0.2 mi · 30 sec · 400 South
11

Turn left onto Main Street

80 ft · 3 sec · Main Street
Use the left lane.
12

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.6 — 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 | 100 East

Turn left onto 100 East

Navigation decision point

6
2.2 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
5
2.5 mi into trip | ~5m 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.
7
34.1 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward 600 South

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 306 Toward 600 South
7
35.6 mi into trip | ~43m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.64 one way

$11.28 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $5.91 $11.83
premium $4.53 $6.35 $12.70
diesel $5.61 $7.86 $15.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.7 0 $3.74 $1.71
Efficient EV 8.9 0 $3.11 $1.42
EV Truck/SUV 14.2 0 $4.98 $2.28

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Pleasant Grove, UT

Late night in Pleasant Grove on Tuesday

Local time

4:50 AM

MDT

Current temp

60°F

Chance Rain Showers

S 2 to 6 mph 44% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 9:47PM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Destination

Salt Lake City, UT

Late night in Salt Lake City on Tuesday

Local time

4:50 AM

MDT

Current temp

38°F

Rain Showers

WSW 3 mph 82% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 9:47PM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

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

22 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

43m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your focus as you transition between major thoroughfares and city streets. While about two percent of the journey is spent on highways, the vast majority of your time is dictated by local road conditions. You will spend the longest uninterrupted stretch of your trip covering 31.6 miles on the Veterans Memorial Highway. The personality of this route is functional rather than leisurely, requiring you to navigate various intersections as you move toward your destination. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that bridges the gap between these two Utah hubs efficiently.

Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.6 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 100 East.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (100 East): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

4,785 ft 4,242 ft

Total Climb

277 ft

Total Descent

643 ft

Highest Point

4,785 ft

~12.7 mi in

Elevation Range

543 ft

Notable High Points

4,785 ft at ~12.7 miles +173 ft prominence

About the Cities

Arriving in Salt Lake City, UT

Full guide →

Founded 1847

Salt Lake City is the capital of, and largest city in, the U.S. state of Utah. It is a destination for outdoor recreation, with nearby mountains full of hiking trails and ski resorts made famous by the 2002 Winter Olympics. It is also well known as the headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon church). The city is set to host the Winter Olympics again in 2034. Salt Lake City has about 200,000 residents within the city limits (2019), and is the downtown hub for a metro area of over a million people. It sits on the border between the Rocky Mountains and the Great Basin, lying in the Salt Lake Valley along the Wasatch Range urban corridor, sandwiched between the Wasatch Mountains to the east and the Oquirrh Mountains and the Great Salt Lake to the west.

Top landmarks

  • • Temple Square — religious complex in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
  • • Utah State Capitol — state capitol building of Utah, United States
  • • Salt Lake Tabernacle — building in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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 43m. Total distance: 35.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 31.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 (100 East): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial 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 Salt Lake City, 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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