How far is Pleasant Grove, UT from Salt Lake City, UT?
The driving distance from Pleasant Grove, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Grove and Salt Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Grove and Salt Lake City.
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Start on the route
44 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto 100 East
35 m · 7 sec · 100 East
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Turn right onto Center Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Center Street
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Continue on Pleasant Grove Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Grove Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1666 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
31.6 mi · 34 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 600 South
1957 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on SR 269: 600 South
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto West Temple
1557 ft · 50 sec · West Temple
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Turn right onto 400 South
822 ft · 31 sec · 400 South
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Turn left onto Main Street
24 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Grove and Salt Lake City.
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
31.6 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pleasant Grove and Sunny near Salt Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Grove to Salt Lake City?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Draper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Pleasant Grove and 17.8 miles from Salt Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.91 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pleasant Grove and Sunny near Salt Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Draper
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 Draper.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Grove and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 28.55 mi (45.95 km).
#1 Pleasant Grove
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 38,241 |
| Coordinates | 40.3641200, -111.7385400 |
| Altitude | 1409 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-111.890996, 40.760782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 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 | $3.89 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
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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