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Trip from Herriman, UT to Salem, UT

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

59m

Distance

43.7 mi

70 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

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

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city in southwestern Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Herriman, UT

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Downtown Salem, UT, UT

Salem, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Herriman, UT to Salem, UT covers 43.7 miles and takes about 59m 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, Mountain View Corridor, Redwood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.92 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 23.8 mi 25m
Mountain View Corridor 4.4 mi 6m
Redwood Road 3.6 mi 5m
North Main Street 3.1 mi 6m
West 2100 North 2.7 mi 3m
SR 198 1.9 mi 2m
13400 South 1 mi 2m
Porter Rockwell Boulevard 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 23.8 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Herriman, UT and Salem, UT.

1

Start on Pioneer Street

20 ft · 4 sec · Pioneer Street
2

Turn right onto Herriman Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Herriman Main Street
3

Turn right onto Rosecrest Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Rosecrest Road
4

Turn left onto 13400 South

1.0 mi · 2 min · 13400 South
5

Turn right onto SR 85

4.4 mi · 6 min · Mountain View Corridor
Use the right lane.
6

Turn left onto SR 131

0.6 mi · 1 min · Porter Rockwell Boulevard
7

Turn right onto SR 68

3.6 mi · 5 min · Redwood Road
8

Turn left onto West 2100 North

2.7 mi · 3 min · West 2100 North
Use the left lane.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 15: Las Vegas
10

Merge onto I 15

24 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 257B-A Toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 54 sec
Exit 257A Toward SR 156: Spanish Fork Use the right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

237 ft · 8 sec
Toward SR 156: Spanish Fork, Salem, Main Street Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14

Turn left onto SR 156

3.1 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
15

Continue on SR 198

1.9 mi · 2 min · SR 198
16

Turn left onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right onto West 100 South

23 ft · 1 sec · West 100 South
18

Arrive at destination

West 100 South

Where to Stop

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

city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vineyard, UT

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

Lehi, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vineyard, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Herriman, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 38.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor

Turn right onto SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
10.6 mi into trip | ~16m in | West 2100 North

Turn left onto West 2100 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
37.5 mi into trip | ~46m in

Take the exit toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price

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 257B-A Toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main St...
8
37.9 mi into trip | ~47m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 156: Spanish Fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 257A Toward SR 156: Spanish Fork
8
38.3 mi into trip | ~48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 156: Spanish Fork, Salem, Main Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward SR 156: Spanish Fork, Salem, Main Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.92 one way

$13.85 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $7.26 $14.52
premium $4.53 $7.80 $15.59
diesel $5.61 $9.65 $19.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.1 0 $4.59 $2.10
Efficient EV 10.9 0 $3.82 $1.75
EV Truck/SUV 17.5 0 $6.12 $2.80

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Herriman, UT

Afternoon in Herriman on Saturday

Local time

2:53 PM

MDT

Current temp

29°F

Mostly Clear

W 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 9:32PM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 9:32PM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Destination

Salem, UT

Afternoon in Salem on Saturday

Local time

2:53 PM

MDT

Current temp

26°F

Mostly Clear

SE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 9:32PM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 9:32PM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

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

3 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

59m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

43.7 mi in 59m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.8 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 43.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (West 2100 North): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Herriman, UT to Salem, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Price along the way.

Price

37.5 mi in | ~46m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 43.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 23.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Salem, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (West 2100 North): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Salem, UT before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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