Escalante, Utah, is a small, historic town located in Garfield County along Scenic Byway 12, one of the most beautiful drives in the United States. Nestled near the edge of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, the town serves as a gateway to some of southern Utah’s most stunning natural landscapes, including slot canyons, sandstone cliffs, and high desert plateaus. Founded in the late 1800s by Mormon pioneers, Escalante maintains a rustic, frontier charm with a strong sense of community and deep ties to its pioneer heritage. Today, it’s a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, photographers, and travelers seeking solitude and adventure off the beaten path. With its unique blend of natural beauty, history, and small-town hospitality, Escalante offers a peaceful and inspiring retreat in the heart of red rock country.
Summit Auto Sales is a used car dealer near Escalante, UT serving Escalante, UT and surrounding communities.
Directions from Escalante, Utah to Summit Auto Sales
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Summit Auto Sales is Escalante’s destination for cars, trucks, and SUVs. We’re located at 849 S State Rd, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062.
Leave Escalante heading northbound or northeast on UT‑12 (or whichever local road connects you toward the main highway).
Follow UT‑12 east / north toward larger junctions, passing through towns like Boulder or Torrey, until you can connect with U.S. Highway 89 or a state route that leads north.
Merge onto U.S. Highway 89 heading north.
Continue north until you reach a major freeway access (likely I‑15) somewhere in the Wasatch Front / Utah Valley region.
Get onto I‑15 South toward Utah County / Provo / Lehi.
Travel on I‑15 South until you reach Exit 275 (Pleasant Grove / Lindon area).
After exiting, take the connector roads to Pleasant Grove Boulevard / SR‑135, heading northeast toward State Street / US‑89.
From there, turn onto State Road / State Street (US‑89) in Pleasant Grove.
Continue along State Street until you reach 849 S State Rd, and turn onto the appropriate side street to arrive at Summit Auto Sales.
This route is approximately 280 miles and should take about 4 hours under normal traffic conditions.
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