Hanksville, Utah, is a small but fascinating town nestled in the heart of Wayne County, surrounded by some of the state’s most breathtaking desert landscapes. Known as a gateway to adventure, Hanksville sits near Capitol Reef National Park, Goblin Valley State Park, and the iconic Mars Desert Research Station, where scientists simulate life on the Red Planet. With its rugged red rock canyons, winding highways, and open desert vistas, Hanksville draws outdoor enthusiasts, photographers, and road trippers alike. Despite its remote location, the town offers a warm welcome to travelers with its local diners, fuel stops, and rustic lodging—making it a perfect rest point for anyone exploring Utah’s wild and scenic beauty.
Summit Auto Sales is a used car dealer near Hanksville, UT serving Hanksville, UT and surrounding communities.
Directions from Hanksville, Utah to Summit Auto Sales
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Summit Auto Sales is Hanksville’s destination for cars, trucks, and SUVs. We’re located at 849 S State Rd, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062.
Leave Hanksville and get onto UT-24 West toward I-70 / Salina. Follow signs for I-70 W.
Merge onto I-70 West — this is the main, long stretch across central Utah. Stay on I-70 W for a substantial portion of the trip (you’ll cross wide high-desert and plateau country).
Near Cove Fort / Salina, follow signs and merge onto I-15 North toward Provo / Salt Lake City. This is the junction where I-70 meets the north–south I-15 corridor.
Continue north on I-15 through the Wasatch Front corridor — you’ll pass towns such as Nephi, Mona, Spanish Fork, and the Provo/Orem area as you approach Pleasant Grove.
Take Exit 275 (Pleasant Grove / American Fork / State Street / US-89). Follow exit signage to S State Rd / US-89 (State Street).
Follow S State Rd (US-89) into Pleasant Grove and continue to 849 S State Rd
This route is approximately 200 miles and should take about 3 hours under normal traffic conditions.
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