How far is Saratoga Springs, UT from Payson, UT?
The driving distance from Saratoga Springs, UT to Payson, UT is about 34.7 miles (55.9 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 30m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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 Saratoga Springs and Payson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saratoga Springs and Payson.
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Start on East Bayside Drive
75 m · 13 sec · East Bayside Drive
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Turn right onto South Bayside Drive
47 m · 10 sec · South Bayside Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Saratoga Drive
903 ft · 40 sec · South Saratoga Drive
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Continue on South Saratoga Road
1.1 km · 2 min · South Saratoga Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pony Express Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · East Pony Express Parkway
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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 Pioneer Crossing
3.4 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Crossing
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
26.9 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 115: Payson, Main St
1201 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 100 North
55 m · 5 sec · 100 North
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Turn right
105 m · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saratoga Springs and Payson.
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 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Saratoga Springs and Sunny near Payson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saratoga Springs to Payson?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Provo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Saratoga Springs and 17.4 miles from Payson.
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 11.8 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 7:00 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 Saratoga Springs and Sunny near Payson.
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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saratoga Springs and Payson. Straight-line distance: 22.94 mi (36.92 km).
#1 Saratoga Springs
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 35,501 |
| Coordinates | 40.3491200, -111.9046600 |
| Altitude | 1373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Payson
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 21,033 |
| Coordinates | 40.0444000, -111.7321500 |
| Altitude | 1418 |
| Country | United States |
End: Payson (-111.73215, 40.0444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 25m |
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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