Where is Draper, Utah, USA?

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Where is Draper Located? - Draper is a city located in the Salt Lake/ Utah County of Utah, United States. Draper lies between 32.2206958 Degrees North latitudes and 98.2022633 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Draper, Utah

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Where is Draper?: The Google Map showing the location of Draper in the U.S. state of Utah.

Where is Draper Located?

Draper is a city located in the Salt Lake/ Utah County of Utah, United States. Draper lies between 32.2206958 Degrees North latitudes and 98.2022633 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Draper city is 51017 people and the city has a total area of 29.96 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Draper, Utah Quick Facts

PropertyDetails
CityDraper
CountySalt Lake County and Utah County
StateUtah
State CapitalSalt Lake City
US RegionWestern United States (Mountain West)
Latitude40.5247°N
Longitude111.8638°W
Elevation4,505 ft (1,373 m)
Land Area30.08 sq mi
Water Area0.03 sq mi
Total Area30.11 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)51,017
Population DensityAbout 1,696 per sq mi
ZIP Code84020
Area Code385, 801
Time Zone StandardMountain Standard Time (MST), UTC -7
Time Zone DaylightMountain Daylight Time (MDT), UTC -6
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code49-20620
Congressional DistrictUtah's 4th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Draper, Utah

  • Sandy, Utah - North - 5 mi
  • South Jordan, Utah - West - 6 mi
  • Riverton, Utah - West - 7 mi
  • Bluffdale, Utah - Southwest - 4 mi
  • Lehi, Utah - South - 9 mi
  • Herriman, Utah - West - 10 mi
  • Midvale, Utah - North - 10 mi
  • American Fork, Utah - South - 15 mi
  • West Jordan, Utah - Northwest - 12 mi
  • Salt Lake City, Utah - North - 20 mi

Draper, Utah Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January38221.5
April61392.0
July91650.8
October66421.4
Annual644317.5
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate Classification (Köppen)Cold Semi-Arid (BSk)
Annual RainfallAbout 17.5 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysApproximately 222 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskVery low hurricane risk; low tornado risk
SnowfallAbout 44 inches annually

Driving Distances from Draper, Utah

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
BluffdaleUtah48 min
SandyUtah510 min
South JordanUtah612 min
RivertonUtah714 min
LehiUtah915 min
HerrimanUtah1018 min
MidvaleUtah1018 min
West JordanUtah1220 min
American ForkUtah1522 min
Salt Lake CityUtah2025 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Draper, Utah

TransportationDetails
Airport NameSalt Lake City International Airport
IATA CodeSLC
PortNo commercial seaport
Major HighwaysInterstate 15, Bangerter Highway (SR 154), Utah State Route 140
Train/Passenger RailUTA TRAX Blue Line and FrontRunner (nearby)
Local Bus/Transit ServiceUtah Transit Authority (UTA)
  • Interstate 15 runs through Draper, providing direct access to Salt Lake City, Provo, and other Wasatch Front communities.
  • UTA TRAX Blue Line serves Draper with multiple light rail stations, offering convenient commuter service to downtown Salt Lake City.
  • UTA buses and nearby FrontRunner commuter rail provide additional regional public transportation options.
  • Salt Lake City International Airport is approximately 24 miles north and offers extensive domestic and international air service.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Draper, Utah

Landmark NameType
Loveland Living Planet AquariumAquarium
Draper City ParkCommunity Park
Corner Canyon Regional ParkMountain Recreation Area
Flight Park State Recreation AreaHang Gliding & Paragliding Site
Orson Smith ParkCity Park
Draper Historic ParkHistoric Site
SunCrest Trail SystemHiking and Biking Trails
Potato Hill TrailheadTrailhead
Cowabunga Bay Water ParkWater Park
Point of the MountainScenic Overlook

Colleges and Universities in Draper, Utah

InstitutionTypeLevelNotable For
Joyce UniversityPrivateUniversityNursing and healthcare education
Salt Lake Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer training and associate degree programs
Brigham Young UniversityPrivateUniversityResearch, engineering, business, and liberal arts
Utah Valley UniversityPublicUniversityBusiness, technology, aviation, and education
University of UtahPublicUniversityResearch, medicine, engineering, and sciences

Waterbodies in Draper, Utah

Jordan River, Utah Lake, Deer Creek Reservoir, Bell Canyon Reservoir, Little Cottonwood Creek, Big Cottonwood Creek, Dry Creek, Bear Canyon Creek.

Golf Courses in Draper, Utah

South Mountain Golf Club, River Oaks Golf Course, Glenmoor Golf Club, Thanksgiving Point Golf Club, TalonsCove Golf Club, Mountain View Golf Course.

Draper, Utah - Key Historical Facts

  • Draper was first settled by Mormon pioneers in 1849 and was originally known as South Willow Creek because of the nearby stream.
  • The community was renamed Draperville in honor of early settler William Draper Jr. before later becoming simply Draper.
  • During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, agriculture, livestock raising, and fruit orchards formed the foundation of the local economy.
  • Draper was officially incorporated as a city in 1978 and experienced rapid residential and commercial growth as part of the expanding Salt Lake metropolitan area.
  • The city's location at Point of the Mountain has made it internationally recognized for hang gliding and paragliding due to its favorable wind conditions.
  • Today, Draper is known for its outdoor recreation, technology businesses, excellent trail system, family-friendly neighborhoods, and convenient access to both Salt Lake City and Utah Valley.

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