How far is Saratoga Springs, UT from Alpine, UT?

The driving distance from Saratoga Springs, UT to Alpine, UT is about 13 miles (20.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.01 mi
00h 25m
Flight
9.81 mi
15.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.81 mi
Kilometers
15.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.01 mi
Kilometers
20.93 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpine
Thu, Oct 15, 7:12 PM MDT
Return by in Saratoga Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 7:38 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saratoga Springs
2026-10-15T18:46
Arrive Alpine
Thu, Oct 15, 7:12 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saratoga Springs
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
American Fork
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Saratoga Springs
6.5 mi
00h 12m
To Alpine
6.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM MDT
Wind
9 mph NNW
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM MDT
Wind
8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saratoga Springs and Alpine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saratoga Springs and Alpine.

  1. 1

    Start on East Bayside Drive

    75 m · 13 sec · East Bayside Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Bayside Drive

    47 m · 10 sec · South Bayside Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Saratoga Drive

    903 ft · 40 sec · South Saratoga Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on South Saratoga Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Saratoga Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pony Express Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Pony Express Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Saratoga Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Saratoga Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Pioneer Crossing

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Pioneer Crossing

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    109 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 100 East

    2.1 mi · 4 min · 100 East

  11. 11

    Continue on Alpine Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Alpine Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    44 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    2020 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    13 m · 2 sec · West Center Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saratoga Springs and Alpine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pioneer Crossing
3.6 mi · 28%
Alpine Highway
3.01 mi · 23%
100 East
2.11 mi · 16%
Main Street
1.3 mi · 10%
East Pony Express Parkway
0.89 mi · 7%
North Saratoga Road
0.77 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Pioneer Crossing

Turn right onto Pioneer Crossing

3.6 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
American Fork
00h 12m from Saratoga Springs
Leave By
7:38 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saratoga Springs and Sunny near Alpine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saratoga Springs to Alpine?

The road trip is about 13 miles (20.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

American Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Saratoga Springs and 6.5 miles from Alpine.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saratoga Springs and Sunny near Alpine.

Stop Ideas Near American Fork

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around American Fork, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to American Fork.

RAIL

Provo

20 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

44 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

44 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

95 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saratoga Springs and Alpine. Straight-line distance: 9.81 mi (15.79 km).

Saratoga Springs

#1 Saratoga Springs

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population35,501
Coordinates40.3491200, -111.9046600
Altitude1373
CountryUnited States
Alpine

#2 Alpine

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population10,495
Coordinates40.4532800, -111.7779900
Altitude1509
CountryUnited States
Start: Saratoga Springs (-111.90466, 40.34912)
End: Alpine (-111.77799, 40.45328)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.74 L · about $2.22
Round trip
$4.44
0.92 gal · 3.48 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.83 $2.22 $4.44
Mid-grade $5.12 $2.36 $4.71
Premium $5.36 $2.46 $4.93
Diesel $6.28 $2.89 $5.78

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saratoga Springs and Alpine. The current time is 18:46:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.