Origin
Santaquin, UT
Late night in Santaquin on Tuesday
Local time
4:19 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Santaquin, UT to Hardy, 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
34m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Santaquin, UT
Ankit Bisht
Hardy, UT
Нурлан
Trip Overview
This straightforward 29.9-mile drive from Santaquin to Hardy, Utah, will take you approximately 34 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing Veterans Memorial Highway, Geneva Road, and Main Street, this trip is ideal as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of $5, this route offers an economical journey through the Mountain West region. The drive's profile is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a local, community-focused feel rather than a high-speed transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 27.3 mi | 28m |
| Geneva Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 1600 North | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 6 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 27.3 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santaquin, UT and Hardy, 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
27 mi
·
28 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 273
Toward SR 241
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto SR 241
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
1600 North
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn right onto SR 114
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Geneva Road
8
Turn right onto Center Street
125 ft
·
11 sec
·
Center Street
9
Turn left
196 ft
·
14 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.9 — 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
28.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward SR 241
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 273
Toward SR 241
5
29.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.74 one way
$9.48 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.97 | $9.93 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Hardy, UT
Late night in Hardy on Tuesday
Local time
4:19 AM
MDT
Current temp
56°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
18 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
34m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate between Santaquin and Hardy. The majority of your journey, a solid 27.3 miles, will be on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a significant stretch of consistent road. While this route has a 100% highway share, its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile indicates it's not a monotonous interstate cruise. Instead, anticipate a more engaged driving experience with various road types and potential changes in speed and environment as you traverse the local landscape.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.3 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 29.9 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m 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 27.3 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 (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 Hardy, 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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