How far is Taylorsville, UT from American Fork, UT?
The driving distance from Taylorsville, UT to American Fork, UT is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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 most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylorsville and American Fork.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylorsville and American Fork.
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Start on 4700 South
7 m · 6 sec · 4700 South
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Continue on 4700 South
1107 ft · 24 sec · 4700 South
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Continue on Taylorsville Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Taylorsville Expressway
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Continue on 4500 South
1547 ft · 31 sec · 4500 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
1587 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 24 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 145: American Fork, Main Street
605 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on American Fork, Main Street
741 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Main Street
55 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 100 East
13 m · 1 sec · 100 East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 100 East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylorsville and American Fork.
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
22.5 mi · 00h 24m
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 Taylorsville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near American Fork.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylorsville to American Fork?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 13.2 miles from Taylorsville and 13.2 miles from American Fork.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Taylorsville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near American Fork.
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 Taylorsville and American Fork. Straight-line distance: 21.45 mi (34.52 km).
#1 Taylorsville
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 59,402 |
| Coordinates | 40.6677200, -111.9388300 |
| Altitude | 1310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 American Fork
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 33,896 |
| Coordinates | 40.3769000, -111.7957600 |
| Altitude | 1404 |
| Country | United States |
End: American Fork (-111.79576, 40.3769)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
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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