Origin
Santaquin, UT
Late night in Santaquin on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Santaquin, UT to Draper, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
48.8 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Santaquin, UT
Ankit Bisht
Draper, UT
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Trip Overview
Santaquin to Draper is 48.8 miles and takes about 54 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway and local roads, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive connects two points within Utah's Mountain West region. You'll be navigating primarily surface streets, so expect a more local feel than a pure interstate experience. It's a straightforward trip, suitable for a quick commute or an easy leg of a larger journey without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 46 mi | 48m |
| 12300 South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 6 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 89 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 970 East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Draper Parkway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 46 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santaquin, UT and Draper, UT.
1
Start on Center Street
41 ft
·
3 sec
·
Center Street
2
Turn right onto US 6
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Take the ramp onto US 6
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 6
Toward I 15 North, US 6 East: Salt Lake City
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 15; US 6
46 mi
·
48 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
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.
6
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.
7
Continue on US 89; SR 71
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
12300 South
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on Draper Parkway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Draper Parkway
9
Turn slight right onto 970 East
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
970 East
10
Turn right onto Pioneer Road
17 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pioneer Road
11
Turn left
141 ft
·
10 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Santaquin, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 47.2 — 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
|
US 6 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 6 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 6
Take the ramp onto US 6 toward I 15 North, US 6 East: Salt Lake City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 15 North, US 6 East: Salt Lake City
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
47 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
47.2 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
$7.73 one way
$15.47 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.11 | $16.21 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.71 | $17.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.77 | $21.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Draper, UT
Late night in Draper on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 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
25 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
54m 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 almost entirely surface roads, with only a small portion on Veterans Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 46 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. You'll transition from highway cruising to city streets, so be prepared for more frequent intersections and traffic lights after leaving the main highway. Expect a generally urban or suburban driving environment.
Only 1% 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: 46 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 6): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles (I 15; US 6 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 54m. Total distance: 48.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (US 6 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 6): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles (I 15; US 6 / 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 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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