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
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 127 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~5,765 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~262 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
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 CityUse 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 273Toward SR 241Use 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 8
5 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
$4.66 one way
$9.32 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg11 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$4.91
$9.82
premium
$4.47
$5.27
$10.53
diesel
$4.80
$5.65
$11.29
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 8, 2026
Origin
Santaquin, UT
Morning
in Santaquin on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
MDT
Current temp
96°F
Sunny
WSW 8 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Watch
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 8 at 1:38PM MDT until July 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 8 at 10:46AM MDT until July 8 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Hardy, UT
Morning
in Hardy on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
MDT
Current temp
99°F
Isolated T-storms
SW 6 mph12% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Watch
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 8 at 1:38PM MDT until July 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 8 at 10:46AM MDT until July 8 at 9:00PM 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
3 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
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.
More Details
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 Effort5/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,972 ft4,499 ft
Total Climb
199 ft
Total Descent
632 ft
Highest Point
4,972 ft
Elevation Range
473 ft
Notable High Points
4,574 ft at ~10.7 miles+5 ft prominence
4,567 ft at ~23.5 miles+0 ft prominence
4,658 ft at ~27.8 miles+91 ft prominence
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Santaquin is a small town in the Wasatch Range region in the state of Utah in the United States. It hugs the bottom of Utah Valley and is generally considered the southernmost city in the Wasatch Range. Santaquin has a population of approximately 11,000 as of 2017.
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 — we found about 3 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 Hardy, UT before heading back.
