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Trip from Mona, UT to Salt Lake City, UT

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

77.1 mi

124 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m

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

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 77.1-mile drive from Mona, UT, to Salt Lake City, UT, will take you about 1 hour and 24 minutes. Designed for a single day, this trip is easily manageable without an overnight stay. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway, East 300 North Street, and SR 269, with a significant portion on Veterans Memorial Highway for a continuous stretch of 73.7 miles. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $12. Both your origin and destination are within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent regional feel throughout your travel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

38.5 miles from Mona, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than a pure interstate experience. While 100% of the journey involves highway driving, the character is more akin to navigating varied local roads than a monotonous freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 73.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, giving you a substantial period of consistent travel. The road's personality shifts as you move from local streets to the main highway, requiring your attention at various points.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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 73.7 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 Main Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 24m drive. You will face about 8 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

Navigation decision point

Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
5
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m 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
75.5 mi into trip | ~1h 20m 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
7
77.1 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 73.7 mi 1h 16m
East 300 North Street 0.7 mi 1m
SR 269 0.7 mi 1m
200 North 0.5 mi <1m
West Temple 0.3 mi <1m
Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
400 South 0.2 mi <1m
Center Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 73.7 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Center Street

75 ft · 9 sec · Center Street
2

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Main Street
3

Turn right onto SR 54

0.5 mi · 54 sec · 200 North
4

Continue on SR 54

0.7 mi · 1 min · East 300 North Street
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
6

Merge onto I 15

74 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 26 sec
Exit 306 Toward 600 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on SR 269

0.7 mi · 1 min · SR 269
Exit 121; 306 Toward SR 269: 600 South
9

Turn left onto SR 270

0.3 mi · 50 sec · West Temple
10

Turn right onto US 89

0.2 mi · 30 sec · 400 South
11

Turn left onto Main Street

80 ft · 3 sec · Main Street
Use the left lane.
12

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

Given the short duration of 1 hour and 24 minutes, this route offers great flexibility for departure times. You can easily leave Mona, UT, mid-morning and still arrive in Salt Lake City with plenty of daylight. Since there are no designated stops in the data, consider breaking up the 77.1 miles with a brief pause in a small town along Veterans Memorial Highway if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $12 for the entire trip, and it's always wise to have a bit of buffer, especially when transitioning to city driving.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.5 miles from Mona, UT, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.7 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 77.1 miles or 1h 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.5 miles or 42m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 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 Mona, 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 Mona, UT

This is one driving day of about 77.1 miles and 1h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mona, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 73.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.5 mi from Mona, UT · 42m into the drive

city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orem, UT

39 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

Millcreek, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 77.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orem, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.5 miles from Mona, 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 73.7 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.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

National Monument

The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $12 near mile 45.2
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.22 one way

$24.44 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $12.81 $25.61
premium $4.53 $13.75 $27.51
diesel $5.61 $17.02 $34.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.1 0 $8.10 $3.70
Efficient EV 19.3 0 $6.75 $3.08
EV Truck/SUV 30.8 0 $10.79 $4.93

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Mona, UT

Evening in Mona on Tuesday

Local time

8:35 PM

MDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Salt Lake City, UT

Evening in Salt Lake City on Tuesday

Local time

8:35 PM

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

6 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

1h 24m 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 Mona, UT to Salt Lake City, UT covers 77.1 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, East 300 North Street, SR 269. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.5 miles from Mona, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.22 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 is a straightforward 1h 24m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mona, UT to Salt Lake City, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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