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Trip from Taylorsville, UT to Centerville, UT

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

25m

Distance

21.1 mi

34 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Taylorsville, UT, UT

Taylorsville, UT

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city in Davis County, Utah, United States

Centerville, UT

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Trip Overview

Spanning just 21.1 miles, the drive from Taylorsville to Centerville is a quick 25-minute journey through the Mountain West. Because of the short distance, this trip is easily managed as a simple day outing that requires no overnight stops. You will primarily navigate via I-215 North, the Belt Route, and Veterans Memorial Highway to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an incredibly economical route to traverse. This path serves as a straightforward connection within Utah, making it a functional choice for commuters or those heading north for the day. Whether you are running errands or meeting friends, the brevity of the trip ensures you spend more time at your destination than behind the wheel.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Belt Route 13 mi 13m
Veterans Memorial Highway 5.5 mi 5m
Parrish Lane 0.9 mi 2m
4700 South 0.6 mi 1m
North 400 East 0.2 mi <1m
100 North <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Belt Route — 13 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taylorsville, UT and Centerville, UT.

1

Start on SR 266

0.6 mi · 1 min · 4700 South
Use the right lane.
2

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 215 North Use the right lane.
3

Merge onto I 215

11 mi · 11 min · Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Keep slight right at fork onto I 215

2.4 mi · 2 min · Belt Route
Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto I 15

5.5 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 319 Toward SR 105: Parrish Lane Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork

473 ft · 11 sec
Toward SR 105 East: Parrish Lane East, Centerville Use the right lane.
8

Turn straight onto SR 105

0.9 mi · 2 min · Parrish Lane
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn right onto North 400 East

0.2 mi · 35 sec · North 400 East
10

Turn left onto 100 North

37 ft · 1 sec · 100 North
11

Arrive at destination

100 North

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 215 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 215 North
5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 215 / Belt Route

Merge onto I 215 / Belt Route

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
11.7 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 215 / Belt Route

Keep slight right at fork onto I 215 / Belt Route

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
7
19.6 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward SR 105: Parrish Lane

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 319 Toward SR 105: Parrish Lane
9
19.9 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 105 East: Parrish Lane East, Centerville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward SR 105 East: Parrish Lane East, Centervi...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.34 one way

$6.69 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $3.50 $7.01
premium $4.53 $3.76 $7.53
diesel $5.61 $4.66 $9.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.3 0 $2.22 $1.01
Efficient EV 5.3 0 $1.85 $0.84
EV Truck/SUV 8.4 0 $2.95 $1.35

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Taylorsville, UT

Late night in Taylorsville on Sunday

Local time

3:55 AM

MDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Centerville, UT

Late night in Centerville on Sunday

Local time

3:55 AM

MDT

Current temp

65°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

17 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

25m 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 transition between these urban corridors. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route requires your full attention as you shift between the Belt Route and local highway segments. Since 0% of the route is classified as a dedicated highway share, you will spend your time navigating through the local infrastructure of the region. There is no single longest uninterrupted stretch, as the road character demands frequent adjustments and navigation through various interchanges. You will find that the personality of the drive is practical and functional rather than scenic, keeping you engaged with the flow of local traffic.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on Belt Route.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 0.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 21.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

4,368 ft 4,219 ft

Total Climb

254 ft

Total Descent

186 ft

Highest Point

4,368 ft

~21.1 mi in

Elevation Range

149 ft

Notable High Points

4,256 ft at ~4.5 miles +1 ft prominence
4,348 ft at ~16.6 miles +45 ft prominence

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m 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 13 miles on Belt Route. 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 Centerville, 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 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Centerville, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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