Origin
Kamas, UT
Afternoon in Kamas on Thursday
Local time
12:55 PM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kamas, UT to Salt Lake City, UT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
43.7 mi
70 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 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salt Lake City, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kamas, UT to Salt Lake City, UT covers 43.7 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 200 South, US 40 West, I 80 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 43.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 43.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 200 South is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kamas, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kamas, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 200 South | — | — |
| US 40 West | — | — |
| I 80 West | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
| 2100 South | — | — |
| West Temple | — | — |
| West Temple Street | — | — |
| 400 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 200 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kamas, UT and Salt Lake City, UT.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto West 200 South
11 mi
·
15 min
·
West 200 South
3
Take the ramp right toward US 40 West
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 40 West
4
Merge slight left
2.5 mi
·
2 min
5
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 80 West
6
Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward 2100 South, 1300 South, West Temple
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
2100 South, 1300 South, West Temple
8
Merge slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
9
Continue on West Temple
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Temple
10
Continue on West Temple Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Temple Street
11
Turn right onto 400 South
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
400 South
12
Turn left onto Main Street
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
13
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.9 mi from Kamas, UT · 23m 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 21.9 miles from Kamas, 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
$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.
Destination
Salt Lake City, UT
Afternoon in Salt Lake City on Thursday
Local time
12:55 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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
47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kamas, UT to Salt Lake City, UT covers 43.7 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 200 South, US 40 West, I 80 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.9 miles from Kamas, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.92 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.
The drive from Kamas, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kamas, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kamas, UT to Salt Lake City, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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