Salt Lake City, UT Road Trips

With 27 routes heading out and 32 heading in, Salt Lake City, UT works well as a modest departure point in the Mountain West. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 7-mile quick runs to 314-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Salt Lake City, UT head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Trip Routes

59

Longest Drive

314 mi

Hildale, UT

Quickest Drive

11m

North Salt Lake, UT

Plan Around Salt Lake City, UT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Salt Lake City, UT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Saint George, UT to Salt Lake City, UT 302.5 mi · 5h 4m Hurricane, UT to Salt Lake City, UT 290.9 mi · 4h 4m Ferron, UT to Salt Lake City, UT 160.2 mi · 2h 44m Spring City, UT to Salt Lake City, UT 105.6 mi · 1h 47m

Continue From Salt Lake City, UT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Salt Lake City, UT to Hildale, UT 314 mi · 5h 27m Salt Lake City, UT to Ivins, UT 309.6 mi · 5h 18m Salt Lake City, UT to Santa Clara, UT 306.5 mi · 5h 13m Salt Lake City, UT to Enterprise, UT 291.6 mi · 5h 6m

Trips from Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake City, UT to Hildale, UT

314 mi 5h 27m

Salt Lake City, UT to Ivins, UT

309.6 mi 5h 18m

Salt Lake City, UT to Santa Clara, UT

306.5 mi 5h 13m

Salt Lake City, UT to Enterprise, UT

291.6 mi 5h 6m

Salt Lake City, UT to Hurricane, UT

290.5 mi 4h 56m

Salt Lake City, UT to Monticello, UT

287.7 mi 5h 41m

Salt Lake City, UT to Moab, UT

233.9 mi 4h 35m

Salt Lake City, UT to Milford, UT

229.6 mi 4h 3m

Salt Lake City, UT to Beaver, UT

198.7 mi 3h 25m

Salt Lake City, UT to Monroe, UT

175.4 mi 3h 11m

Salt Lake City, UT to Ferron, UT

160 mi 3h 20m

Salt Lake City, UT to Aurora, UT

148.2 mi 2h 39m

Salt Lake City, UT to Huntington, UT

140 mi 2h 52m

Salt Lake City, UT to Manti, UT

124.2 mi 2h 25m

Salt Lake City, UT to Helper, UT

111.3 mi 2h 12m

Salt Lake City, UT to Mount Pleasant, UT

100.4 mi 2h

Salt Lake City, UT to Nephi, UT

83.6 mi 1h 32m

Salt Lake City, UT to Logan, UT

82.5 mi 1h 20m

Driving from Salt Lake City, UT

The typical drive from Salt Lake City, UT covers about 144 miles and takes around 2h 39m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 314 miles (5h 41m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Salt Lake City, UT most often head toward Hildale, UT (314 mi, 5h 27m), Ivins, UT (309.6 mi, 5h 18m), Santa Clara, UT (306.5 mi, 5h 13m), Enterprise, UT (291.6 mi, 5h 6m), and Hurricane, UT (290.5 mi, 4h 56m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in UT currently averages around $3.89 per gallon. For the typical 144-mile trip from Salt Lake City, UT, budget about $22 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 27 mapped routes leaving Salt Lake City, UT and 32 routes heading into Salt Lake City, UT, covering 59 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 314 miles.

The longest mapped route from Salt Lake City, UT covers 314 miles and takes approximately 5h 41m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Salt Lake City, UT runs about 144 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 39m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.89/gallon for regular), the average 144-mile trip from Salt Lake City, UT costs roughly $22 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Salt Lake City, UT include Hildale, UT, Ivins, UT, Santa Clara, UT and Enterprise, UT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.