Origin
Francis, UT
Late night in Francis on Saturday
Local time
3:08 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Francis, UT to Salt Lake City, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
44.9 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Francis, UT
Vladimir Srajber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Francis, UT to Salt Lake City, UT covers 44.9 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, West 200 South, US 40 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 44.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 44.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.7 miles in near US 40; US 189.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.7 miles (US 40; US 189): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
13.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 40; US 189
Merge onto US 40; US 189
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
18.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
41.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward 2100 South, 1300 South, West Temple
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 122
Toward 2100 South, 1300 South, West Temple
5
41.7 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
I 15 ALT
Merge onto I 15 ALT
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
44.9 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Francis, UT to Salt Lake City, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Temple along the way.
Temple
41.2 mi in
|
~51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 23 mi | 24m |
| West 200 South | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| US 40 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| I 15 ALT | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| SR 32 | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Temple Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 400 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 23 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Francis, UT and Salt Lake City, UT.
1
Start on SR 32
18 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Main Village Way
2
Turn left onto SR 32
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 32
3
Turn left onto SR 248
11 mi
·
15 min
·
West 200 South
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward US 40 West
5
Merge onto US 40; US 189
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 40; US 189
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
1.9 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 80 West
7
Merge onto I 80
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 122
Toward 2100 South, 1300 South, West Temple
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 15 ALT
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 15 ALT
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 15 ALT
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 15 ALT
Exit 305D
Toward West Temple
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on SR 270
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Temple Street
12
Turn right onto US 89
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
400 South
13
Turn left onto Main Street
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.5 mi from Francis, UT · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Francis, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Salt Lake City, UT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Salt Lake City, UT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.12 one way
$14.23 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.01 | $16.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Salt Lake City, UT
Late night in Salt Lake City on Saturday
Local time
3:08 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Partly Cloudy
N 2 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 13 at 10:28PM MDT until April 15 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 13 at 10:26PM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
57m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Francis, UT to Salt Lake City, UT covers 44.9 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, West 200 South, US 40. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.5 miles from Francis, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.7 miles (US 40; US 189): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Francis, UT to Salt Lake City, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Temple along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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