Origin
Saratoga Springs, UT
Late night in Saratoga Springs on Tuesday
Local time
3:26 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saratoga Springs, 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
26m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saratoga Springs, UT
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Draper, UT
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Trip Overview
Saratoga Springs to Draper is 15.6 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive that stays within the Mountain West region, specifically in Utah. Given its brief length and local road profile, it's best suited for a quick, straightforward trip rather than an extended scenic journey. You'll find this route practical for everyday commuting or a simple transit between these two nearby communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| 2300 West | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| 12300 South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Triumph Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Pony Express Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Saratoga Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Saratoga Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| US 89 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 7.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saratoga Springs, UT and Draper, UT.
1
Start on East Bayside Drive
244 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Bayside Drive
2
Turn right onto South 430 East
153 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Bayside Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto South 420 East
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Saratoga Drive
4
Continue on South 520 East
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Saratoga Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto East Pony Express Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pony Express Parkway
6
Turn left onto North Saratoga Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Saratoga Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on 2300 West
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
2300 West
8
Continue on Triumph Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Triumph Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn left onto Digital Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Digital Drive
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
11
Merge onto I 15; US 89
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
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.
14
Continue on US 89; SR 71
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
12300 South
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on Draper Parkway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Draper Parkway
16
Turn slight right onto 970 East
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
970 East
17
Turn right onto Pioneer Road
17 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pioneer Road
18
Turn left
141 ft
·
10 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 420 East / South Saratoga Drive
At end of road, turn right onto South 420 East / South Saratoga Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Digital Drive
Turn left onto Digital Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Salt Lake City
7
13.8 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
14 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
$2.47 one way
$4.94 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.78 | $5.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
3:26 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
2 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
26m 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 drive has a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with only an 8% share of highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.2 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel. You'll primarily navigate on Veterans Memorial Highway, 2300 West, and 12300 South, which means you should anticipate frequent turns and changes in speed limits as you move through populated areas. Be prepared for a more involved driving experience compared to a highway cruise.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.1 miles in near South 420 East / South Saratoga Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 15.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South 420 East / South Saratoga Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6 miles (Digital Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Saratoga Springs, UT to Draper, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
Salt Lake City
6.6 mi in
|
~15m
|
via I 15; US 89
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 26m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Draper, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 0.1 miles (South 420 East / South Saratoga Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6 miles (Digital Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (I 15; US 89 / 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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