Origin
Salem, UT
Morning in Salem on Saturday
Local time
8:11 AM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, UT to Taylorsville, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
50.5 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Taylorsville, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Salem, UT to Taylorsville, UT covers 50.5 miles and takes about 1h 1m 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, SR 198, Belt Route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 50.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 50.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 37.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,645 ft
4,300 ft
Total Climb
211 ft
Total Descent
521 ft
Highest Point
4,645 ft
~32.4 mi in
Elevation Range
345 ft
Notable High Points
4,596 ft at ~18 miles
+38 ft prominence
4,645 ft at ~32.4 miles
+10 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.5 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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 198): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.9 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
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 198
Turn right onto SR 198
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
42.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
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 294A-C
Toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
8
46.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 215 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 294C
Toward I 215 West
7
48.7 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward SR 68: Redwood Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward SR 68: Redwood Road
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 Salem, UT to Taylorsville, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Route along the way.
Belt Route
42.9 mi in
|
~51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 37.4 mi | 40m |
| SR 198 | 4.9 mi | 9m |
| Belt Route | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Redwood Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West 100 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4700 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 37.4 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, UT and Taylorsville, UT.
1
Start on West 100 South
23 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 100 South
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto SR 198
4.9 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 198
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
5
Merge onto I 15
37 mi
·
40 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 294A-C
Toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 215
8
Continue on this road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 298
Toward I 215
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 294C
Toward I 215 West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 215
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Route
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 13
Toward SR 68: Redwood Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
207 ft
·
5 sec
Toward SR 68
13
Turn straight onto SR 68
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Redwood Road
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
SR 266
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.2 mi from Salem, UT · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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
Arriving in Taylorsville, UT
The final approach into Taylorsville, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.00 one way
$16.00 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.15 | $22.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 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 | 15.1 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Taylorsville, UT
Morning in Taylorsville on Saturday
Local time
8:11 AM
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
7 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 1m 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 Salem, UT to Taylorsville, UT covers 50.5 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, SR 198, Belt Route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.2 miles from Salem, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.00 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 50.5 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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 198): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Salem, UT to Taylorsville, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Route along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 4,300 ft to 4,645 ft elevation with about 211 ft of total climbing. There are 2 notable high points along the way.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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