Origin
Taylorsville, UT
Late night in Taylorsville on Sunday
Local time
4:14 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Taylorsville, UT to Alpine, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
27 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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.
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Trip Overview
Taylorsville, UT to Alpine, UT is 27 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. Expect a local feel with frequent turns rather than a long, open highway experience. It's a straightforward, quick trip perfect for a single day, offering little in the way of long stretches of uninterrupted driving.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 17 mi | 18m |
| Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Taylorsville Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Alpine Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Timpanogos Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 4500 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 4700 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 17 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylorsville, UT and Alpine, UT.
1
Start on SR 266
23 ft
·
6 sec
·
4700 South
2
Continue on SR 266
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
4700 South
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on SR 266
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Taylorsville Expressway
4
Continue on SR 266
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
4500 South
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 15
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 284
Toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto SR 92
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Timpanogos Highway
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on SR 92
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
Toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
10
Turn left onto SR 74
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Alpine Highway
11
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
145 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Main Street
12
Continue on South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Turn left onto West Center Street
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Center Street
14
Arrive at destination
West Center Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.7 — 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
|
SR 266 / 4700 South
Continue onto SR 266 / 4700 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m 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
19.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 284
Toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway
4
19.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
SR 92 / Timpanogos Highway
Turn left onto SR 92 / Timpanogos Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.28 one way
$8.56 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.82 | $9.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Alpine, UT
Late night in Alpine on Sunday
Local time
4:14 AM
MDT
Current temp
72°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
24 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?
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive, with only a 6% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. As you transition, you'll navigate a series of local roads and expressways, requiring your attention for frequent changes in direction. The character is less about open road cruising and more about efficient navigation through populated areas.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17 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 SR 266 / 4700 South.
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 34m 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 (SR 266 / 4700 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 15 / 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: 27 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 (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17 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 (SR 266 / 4700 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alpine, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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