Trip from Enterprise, UT to Salt Lake City, UT

Drive Time

5h 4m

Distance

291.5 mi

469 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 51m ★
6 AM
5h 5m
8 AM
5h 32m
10 AM
5h 14m
12 PM
5h 12m
3 PM
5h 16m
5 PM
5h 30m
8 PM
4h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Enterprise, UT, UT

Enterprise, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Enterprise, UT to Salt Lake City, UT covers 291.5 miles and takes about 5h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, West 200 North, Bench Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 248.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.19 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

145.8 miles from Enterprise, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 4m drive with frequent turns across 291.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 248.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 219 / East Main Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 4m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 219 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 290 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 219 / East Main Street

Turn left onto SR 219 / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
41.7 mi into trip | ~55m in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
290 mi into trip | ~5h 1m in

Take the exit toward 600 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 306 Toward 600 South
5
291.4 mi into trip | ~5h 4m in | US 89 / 400 South

Turn right onto US 89 / 400 South

Navigation decision point

7
291.5 mi into trip | ~5h 4m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 248.3 mi 4h 6m
West 200 North 27.5 mi 32m
Bench Road 8.1 mi 12m
SR 18 2.7 mi 3m
200 North 1.6 mi 3m
East Main Street 0.8 mi 1m
SR 269 0.7 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 248.3 mi, about 4h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Enterprise, UT and Salt Lake City, UT.

1

Start on 100 East

21 ft · 6 sec · 100 East
2

Turn left onto SR 219

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
3

Continue on SR 18

2.7 mi · 3 min · SR 18
Use the straight lane.
4

Turn right onto Bench Road

8.1 mi · 12 min · Bench Road
5

Continue on South Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
6

Turn right onto SR 56

27 mi · 32 min · West 200 North
7

Continue on SR 56

1.6 mi · 3 min · 200 North
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 15 North
9

Merge onto I 15

248 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 26 sec
Exit 306 Toward 600 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on SR 269

0.7 mi · 1 min · SR 269
Exit 121; 306 Toward SR 269: 600 South
12

Turn left onto SR 270

0.3 mi · 50 sec · West Temple
13

Turn right onto US 89

0.2 mi · 30 sec · 400 South
14

Turn left onto Main Street

80 ft · 3 sec · Main Street
Use the left lane.
15

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 145.8 miles from Enterprise, UT, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 248.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 145.8 miles or 2h 38m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salt Lake City, UT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Enterprise, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Enterprise, UT

This is one driving day of about 291.5 miles and 5h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Enterprise, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 248.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 145.8 mi from Enterprise, UT · 2h 38m into the drive

Downtown Payson, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Payson, UT

146 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Payson, UT to Salt Lake City, UT

58.7 mi · 1h 6m

Pacing Suggestions

Milford, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Delta, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 145.8 miles from Enterprise, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 248.3 miles.

Arriving in Salt Lake City, UT

The final approach into Salt Lake City, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Salt Lake City, UT.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.19 one way

$92.38 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 102 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $48.56 $97.11
premium $4.53 $51.98 $103.95
diesel $5.64 $64.76 $129.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 102 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 87.5 1 $30.61 $13.99
Efficient EV 72.9 0 $25.51 $11.66
EV Truck/SUV 116.6 1 $40.81 $18.66

Gas CO2

102 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Enterprise, UT

Morning in Enterprise on Monday

Local time

11:26 AM

MDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Salt Lake City, UT

Morning in Salt Lake City on Monday

Local time

11:26 AM

MDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

9 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 4m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Enterprise, UT to Salt Lake City, UT covers 291.5 miles and takes about 5h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, West 200 North, Bench Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 145.8 miles from Enterprise, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 4m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 219 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 290 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Enterprise, UT to Salt Lake City, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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