How far is Draper, UT from Vernal, UT?
The driving distance from Draper, UT to Vernal, UT is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Duchesne County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Draper and Vernal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Draper and Vernal.
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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
1.3 mi · 3 min · 12300 South
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Take the ramp slight left
2096 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
19 mi · 20 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 52: 800 North
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
781 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Canyon Parkway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Canyon Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 189: Heber City, Midway
2167 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Provo Canyon Road
17.1 mi · 19 min · Provo Canyon Road
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
2184 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
96.9 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Turn right onto East 200 North
11.7 mi · 13 min · East 200 North
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
17.3 mi · 20 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Vernal Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · South Vernal Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Vernal Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Draper and Vernal.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
96.9 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Draper and Mostly Sunny near Vernal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Draper to Vernal?
The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tabiona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from Draper and 86.7 miles from Vernal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.79 one way or $47.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Draper and Mostly Sunny near Vernal.
Stop Ideas Near Tabiona
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 Tabiona.
Helper
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Draper and Vernal. Straight-line distance: 122.79 mi (197.61 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 Vernal
City in and county seat fo Uintah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 10,468 |
| Coordinates | 40.4555200, -109.5287500 |
| Altitude | 1624 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vernal (-109.52875, 40.45552)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.79 | $47.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $25.85 | $51.70 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $27.79 | $55.59 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $33.07 | $66.13 |
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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