How far is Draper, UT from Roy, UT?
The driving distance from Draper, UT to Roy, UT is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Davis County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Draper and Roy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Draper and Roy.
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Start on the route
43 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Pioneer Road
666 ft · 24 sec · Pioneer Road
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Turn right onto 900 East
683 ft · 31 sec · 900 East
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Turn left onto 12300 South
1.2 mi · 3 min · 12300 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
2719 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
32 mi · 34 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
14.1 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 97
1157 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 97
1581 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto 5600 South
1133 ft · 23 sec · 5600 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5600 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Draper and Roy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
32 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Draper and Rain Showers Likely near Roy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Draper to Roy?
The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Draper and 24.4 miles from Roy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Draper and Rain Showers Likely near Roy.
Stop Ideas Near North Salt Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Salt Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Draper and Roy. Straight-line distance: 44.82 mi (72.13 km).
#1 Draper
The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
| Population | 48,963 |
| Coordinates | 40.5246700, -111.8638200 |
| Altitude | 1373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roy
City in Weber County, Utah, United States
| Population | 39,559 |
| Coordinates | 41.1616100, -112.0263300 |
| Altitude | 1384 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roy (-112.02633, 41.16161)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $6.70 | $13.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $7.28 | $14.55 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $7.82 | $15.65 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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