Origin
Taylorsville, UT
Late night in Taylorsville on Sunday
Local time
4:59 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Taylorsville, UT to Highland, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Taylorsville, UT
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Highland, UT
Sandra Seitamaa
Trip Overview
Taylorsville, UT to Highland, UT is 14.4 miles and takes about 21 minutes via 2100 South Freeway/Belt Route/8400 West, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Utah. It's a quick trip that's easy to fit into a busy schedule. You'll find the drive straightforward, making it a practical choice for a brief relocation or a quick visit between these two areas. Consider this an easy transit rather than a destination drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2100 South Freeway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Belt Route | 3.6 mi | 3m |
| 8400 West | 1 mi | 1m |
| 3100 South | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 4700 South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 9050 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
2100 South Freeway
— 7.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylorsville, UT and Highland, 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
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 20B
Toward SR 201 West: Reno
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto SR 201
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
2100 South Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward SR 111
7
Continue on SR 111
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
8400 West
8
Turn right onto 3100 South
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
3100 South
9
Turn right onto 9050 West
233 ft
·
8 sec
·
9050 West
10
Arrive at destination
9050 West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 12.3 — 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.
7
4.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward SR 201 West: Reno
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20B
Toward SR 201 West: Reno
5
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
SR 201 / 2100 South Freeway
Merge onto SR 201 / 2100 South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
12.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward SR 111
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward SR 111
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.28 one way
$4.56 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 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 | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
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
Highland, UT
Late night in Highland on Sunday
Local time
4:59 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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 is a mixed drive, with about 50% of the route utilizing highway conditions. You'll encounter stretches on the 2100 South Freeway, the Belt Route, and 8400 West, offering a varied driving experience. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 7.3 miles on the 2100 South Freeway, allowing for a solid period of consistent travel. As you progress, the character of the road will likely shift, transitioning between faster-paced freeway sections and potentially more local road segments.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on 2100 South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 14.4 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: 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 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on 2100 South Freeway. 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 Highland, 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 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Highland, 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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