How far is Payson, UT from Saratoga Springs, UT?
The driving distance from Payson, UT to Saratoga Springs, UT is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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 45m.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Payson and Saratoga Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Payson and Saratoga Springs.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
33 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
54 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
48 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto 100 North
63 m · 11 sec · 100 North
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
2071 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
26.9 mi · 29 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 Payson and Saratoga Springs.
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.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
26.9 mi · 00h 29m
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 Payson 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 Payson to Saratoga Springs?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 17.4 miles from Payson and 17.4 miles from Saratoga Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.94 one way or $11.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Payson 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
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Payson and Saratoga Springs. Straight-line distance: 22.94 mi (36.92 km).
#1 Payson
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 21,033 |
| Coordinates | 40.0444000, -111.7321500 |
| Altitude | 1418 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
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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