How far is Alpine, CA from Saratoga Springs, UT?

The driving distance from Alpine, CA to Saratoga Springs, UT is about 731.7 miles (1177.6 km), with a travel time of about 13h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 584.8 miles (941.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Road
731.71 mi
13h 01m
Flight
584.8 mi
941.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
584.8 mi
Kilometers
941.14 km
Flight Time
01h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
731.71 mi
Kilometers
1177.57 km
Drive Time
13h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saratoga Springs
Wed, Aug 26, 10:10 PM MDT
Return by in Alpine
Thu, Aug 27, 10:12 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpine
2026-08-26T08:09
Arrive Saratoga Springs
Wed, Aug 26, 9:10 PM PDT
Route Timing
13h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:01 PM to 9:31 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:58 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alpine
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Moapa Town
NV

City in Clark County, Nevada, United States of America

From Alpine
366 mi
06h 30m
To Saratoga Springs
365.7 mi
06h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
99°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Aug 26 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Aug 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alpine and Saratoga Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alpine and Saratoga Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Alpine Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Alpine Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tavern Road

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Tavern Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 8 West: San Diego

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway

    6 mi · 6 min · Kumeyaay Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Lake Jennings Park Road

    1450 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lake Jennings Park Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Lake Jennings Park Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Mapleview Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mapleview Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Poway Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Poway Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Espola Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Espola Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Twin Peaks Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Twin Peaks Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Camino del Norte

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Camino del Norte

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 15 North

    1131 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Escondido Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Escondido Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Avocado Highway

    21.9 mi · 23 min · Avocado Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Escondido Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Escondido Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215

    1510 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Escondido Freeway

    34.5 mi · 40 min · Escondido Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 215 North: San Bernardino, Barstow

    2413 ft · 51 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Riverside Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on Barstow Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Barstow Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    1141 ft · 14 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  27. 27

    Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    45.6 mi · 49 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    112 mi · 2 hr · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  30. 30

    Continue on Las Vegas Freeway

    123.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  31. 31

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    308 mi · 5 hr 7 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 145: American Fork, Main Street

    895 ft · 22 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Pioneer Crossing, Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain

    872 ft · 24 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on Main Street

    804 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Pioneer Crossing

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Pioneer Crossing

  36. 36

    Turn left onto North Saratoga Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Saratoga Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East Pony Express Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Pony Express Parkway

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Saratoga Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Saratoga Road

  39. 39

    Continue on South Saratoga Drive

    903 ft · 40 sec · South Saratoga Drive

  40. 40

    Turn left onto East Bayside Drive

    669 ft · 36 sec · East Bayside Drive

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bayside Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpine and Saratoga Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
41 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
308 mi · 42%
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
165 mi · 22%
Las Vegas Freeway
124 mi · 17%
Escondido Freeway
53 mi · 7%
Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 3%
Main Street
9.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

308 mi · 05h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
13h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
26h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+146.9 mi
584.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moapa Town
06h 30m from Alpine
Leave By
9:58 AM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alpine and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Saratoga Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alpine to Saratoga Springs?

The road trip is about 731.7 miles (1177.6 km) and usually takes 13h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Moapa Town is a useful midpoint, sitting about 366 miles from Alpine and 365.7 miles from Saratoga Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 584.8 miles (941.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 146.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $148.96 one way or $297.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 229.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alpine and Saratoga Springs, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alpine and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Saratoga Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Moapa Town

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moapa Town, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moapa Town.

BUS

Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada

76 mi away
200 South Main St.
BUS

Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada

82 mi away
5757 Wayne Newton Blvd
BUS

Las Vegas, NV

85 mi away
6675 Gilespie Street
BUS

St. George, Utah

100 mi away
1235 South Bluff St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpine and Saratoga Springs. Straight-line distance: 584.8 mi (941.14 km).

Alpine

#1 Alpine

Census-designated place in San Diego County, California, United States

Population14,236
Coordinates32.8350500, -116.7664100
Altitude559
CountryUnited States
Saratoga Springs

#2 Saratoga Springs

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population35,501
Coordinates40.3491200, -111.9046600
Altitude1373
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpine (-116.76641, 32.83505)
End: Saratoga Springs (-111.90466, 40.34912)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
25.82 gal
97.74 L · about $148.96
Round trip
$297.91
51.64 gal · 195.48 L
Estimated CO2
229.5 kg one way
Round trip: 458.9 kg / 1012 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $148.96 $297.91
Mid-grade $6.07 $156.62 $313.25
Premium $6.24 $161.19 $322.39
Diesel $7.57 $195.38 $390.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Aug 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Alpine, CA and Saratoga Springs, UT. The current time in Alpine is 08:09:28, although it is 09:09:28 in Saratoga Springs.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.