How far is Elk Ridge, UT from Saratoga Springs, UT?
The driving distance from Elk Ridge, UT to Saratoga Springs, UT is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Ridge and Saratoga Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Ridge and Saratoga Springs.
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Start on South Astor Lane
674 ft · 35 sec · South Astor Lane
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Turn left onto East Alpine Drive
101 m · 17 sec · East Alpine Drive
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Turn right onto North Escalante Drive
788 ft · 41 sec · North Escalante Drive
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Turn left onto East Park Drive
1608 ft · 48 sec · East Park Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Park Drive
2004 ft · 55 sec · North Park Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Elk Ridge Drive
25 m · 2 sec · North Elk Ridge Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto North Elk Ridge Drive
2420 ft · 1 min · North Elk Ridge Drive
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Continue on South Elkridge Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Elkridge Drive
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Continue on Loafer Mountain Parkway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Loafer Mountain Parkway
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Turn left
1858 ft · 29 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
2630 ft · 1 min
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12
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 145: American Fork, Main Street
895 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Pioneer Crossing, Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain
872 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Main Street
804 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Pioneer Crossing
3.6 mi · 6 min · Pioneer Crossing
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Turn left onto North Saratoga Road
1.2 km · 2 min · North Saratoga Road
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Turn right onto East Pony Express Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · East Pony Express Parkway
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Turn left onto Saratoga Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Saratoga Road
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Continue on South Saratoga Drive
903 ft · 40 sec · South Saratoga Drive
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Turn left onto East Bayside Drive
669 ft · 36 sec · East Bayside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bayside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Ridge and Saratoga Springs.
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
24.2 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Elk Ridge and Sunny near Saratoga Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Ridge to Saratoga Springs?
The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Provo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Elk Ridge and 18.8 miles from Saratoga Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:44 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elk Ridge and Sunny near Saratoga Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Provo
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 Provo.
Provo
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Ridge and Saratoga Springs. Straight-line distance: 26.25 mi (42.25 km).
#1 Elk Ridge
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 4,427 |
| Coordinates | 40.0113400, -111.6768700 |
| Altitude | 1632 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saratoga Springs
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 35,501 |
| Coordinates | 40.3491200, -111.9046600 |
| Altitude | 1373 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saratoga Springs (-111.90466, 40.34912)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.83 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $6.81 | $13.63 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $7.13 | $14.25 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
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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