How far is Draper, UT from Highland, UT?

The driving distance from Draper, UT to Highland, UT is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.05 mi
00h 36m
Flight
17.8 mi
28.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.8 mi
Kilometers
28.64 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.05 mi
Kilometers
43.54 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland
Sun, Apr 19, 5:29 AM MDT
Return by in Draper
Sun, Apr 19, 6:05 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Draper
2026-04-19T04:52
Arrive Highland
Sun, Apr 19, 5:29 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Draper
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Centerfield
UT

City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States

From Draper
13.5 mi
00h 18m
To Highland
13.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 mph SSE
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Draper and Highland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Draper and Highland.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pioneer Road

    666 ft · 24 sec · Pioneer Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 900 East

    683 ft · 31 sec · 900 East

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 12300 South

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 12300 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    2719 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 201 West: 2100 South, 1300 South, West Temple

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 201 West: West Valley

    2171 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on 2100 South Freeway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · 2100 South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 111

    1490 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on 8400 West

    1.5 km · 2 min · 8400 West

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 3100 South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 3100 South

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 9050 West

    71 m · 8 sec · 9050 West

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9050 West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Draper and Highland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
12.7 mi · 47%
2100 South Freeway
9.56 mi · 35%
12300 South
1.21 mi · 4%
8400 West
0.95 mi · 4%
3100 South
0.81 mi · 3%
SR 201 West
0.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

12.7 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerfield
00h 18m from Draper
Leave By
7:18 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Draper and Mostly Sunny near Highland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Draper to Highland?

The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Centerfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Draper and 13.5 miles from Highland.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Draper and Mostly Sunny near Highland.

Stop Ideas Near Centerfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Centerfield, 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 Centerfield.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

8 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

8 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

55 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

59 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Draper and Highland. Straight-line distance: 17.8 mi (28.64 km).

Draper

#1 Draper

The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population48,963
Coordinates40.5246700, -111.8638200
Altitude1373
CountryUnited States
Highland

#2 Highland

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population19,241
Coordinates40.7043900, -112.1068900
Altitude1327
CountryUnited States
Start: Draper (-111.86382, 40.52467)
End: Highland (-112.10689, 40.70439)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.61 L · about $3.70
Round trip
$7.40
1.9 gal · 7.22 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.70 $7.40
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.02 $8.04
Premium $4.55 $4.32 $8.64
Diesel $5.41 $5.14 $10.28

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 Utah · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Draper and Highland. The current time is 04:52:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.