Origin
Salt Lake City, UT
Late night in Salt Lake City on Wednesday
Local time
1:57 AM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salt Lake City, UT to Beaver, UT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 25m
Distance
198.7 mi
320 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 13m
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6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 48m
8 PM
3h 18m
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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Beaver, UT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Salt Lake City to Beaver, this 198.7-mile journey is best approached as a dedicated day trip. Expect to spend approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes behind the wheel, navigating through the heart of the Mountain West. Because the route relies on local roads like 300 South, State Street, and 500 South rather than major interstates, you should budget about $31 for fuel. While it is certainly feasible to complete this drive in a single day, the turn-heavy nature of the route means you will want to stay alert. It serves as a practical, straightforward connection between these two Utah locales, offering a local perspective on the region's geography.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
99.4 miles from Salt Lake City, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Forget the monotony of high-speed interstate cruising; this route is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. With 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets and local roads for the entirety of the 198.7-mile trip. The drive requires constant engagement as you transition through various local intersections and thoroughfares. Because the route lacks long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the pacing feels much more deliberate and winding than a standard cross-country haul. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience where your focus stays firmly on the road ahead.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 15 ALT is the longest continuous segment at about 195.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 15 ALT and North Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 300 South.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 25m 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: at 0.1 miles (300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (SR 186 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 269 / 500 South): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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300 South
Turn right onto 300 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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SR 186 / State Street
Turn right onto SR 186 / State Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
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~2m in
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SR 269 / 500 South
Turn right onto SR 269 / 500 South
Navigation decision point
8
1.5 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I 15 ALT
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 ALT toward I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyen...
4
196.8 mi into trip
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~3h 20m in
Take the exit toward SR 160: Beaver
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward SR 160: Beaver
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 15 ALT | 195.3 mi | 3h 16m |
| North Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Temple | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 500 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 300 South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 200 North Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 15 ALT
— 195.3 mi, about 3h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City, UT and Beaver, UT.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
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Main Street
2
Turn right onto 300 South
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
300 South
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto SR 186
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
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State Street
4
Turn right onto SR 269
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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500 South
5
Turn left onto SR 270
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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West Temple
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 ALT
195 mi
·
3 hr 16 min
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I 15 ALT
Toward I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward SR 160: Beaver
8
Turn left onto I 15 Bu; SR 160
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
9
Turn left onto SR 153
64 ft
·
1 sec
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East 200 North Street
10
Arrive at destination
SR 153
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy route without highway relief, plan your departure for a time when local traffic is lightest to avoid unnecessary frustration. You should factor in at least one planned stop to stretch your legs and reset, as the constant turning can be more fatiguing than steady highway driving. Keep your $31 fuel budget in mind and fill up before you leave Salt Lake City to ensure a smooth transition onto local roads. Given the 3-hour and 25-minute duration, use the flexibility of a single-day schedule to pace yourself comfortably. My top tip for this route is to map out your specific turns on 300 South and State Street beforehand, as the lack of highway signage makes GPS navigation essential.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99.4 miles from Salt Lake City, UT, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 195.3 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 80 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.4 miles or 1h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaver, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City, UT
This is one driving day of about 198.7 miles and 3h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Salt Lake City, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 15 ALT for about 195.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.4 mi from Salt Lake City, UT · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.4 miles from Salt Lake City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 15 ALT if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 195.3 miles.
Arriving in Beaver, UT
The final approach into Beaver, 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 Beaver, UT.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.49 one way
$62.97 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $33.00 | $66.01 |
| premium | $4.53 | $35.45 | $70.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.87 | $87.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.86 | $9.54 |
| Efficient EV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.39 | $7.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.5 | 0 | $27.82 | $12.72 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Beaver, UT
Late night in Beaver on Wednesday
Local time
1:57 AM
MDT
Current temp
33°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
10 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
3h 25m 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 Salt Lake City, UT to Beaver, UT covers 198.7 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 15 ALT, North Main Street, West Temple. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.4 miles from Salt Lake City, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 25m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (SR 186 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 269 / 500 South): Navigation decision point.
The route from Salt Lake City, UT to Beaver, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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