Origin
Salt Lake City, UT
Late night in Salt Lake City on Wednesday
Local time
2:04 AM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salt Lake City, UT to Delta, UT
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
2h 34m
Distance
133.4 mi
215 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
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6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m
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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Delta, UT
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Trip Overview
Embarking on this 133.4-mile journey from Salt Lake City to Delta, Utah, will take approximately 2 hours and 34 minutes of driving time. This straightforward, highway-focused route is easily manageable as a day trip, with a projected fuel cost of around $21. You'll primarily navigate via I 15 ALT, 100 North, and the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, with about 62% of the drive on highways. Given its manageable length and duration, it's a convenient option for a single-day excursion within the Mountain West region.
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
66.7 miles from Salt Lake City, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This drive leans heavily towards highway travel, with 62% of the route utilizing main roads. You'll encounter a significant continuous stretch of 79.1 miles on I 15 ALT, offering a consistent pace. While the profile is highway-focused, the inclusion of routes like the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway suggests potential shifts in scenery and road type as you progress towards Delta. Expect a blend of efficient highway driving and potentially more local road experiences.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 79.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 15 ALT and 100 North. 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 2h 34m drive. You will face about 9 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 9 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...
6
80.6 mi into trip
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~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward I 15 Business, SR 28
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 228
Toward I 15 Business, SR 28
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 15 ALT | 79.1 mi | 1h 22m |
| 100 North | 33.3 mi | 41m |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 15 mi | 17m |
| I 15 Bus | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| North 200 East | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 6 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Temple | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 15 ALT
— 79.1 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City, UT and Delta, 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
·
State Street
4
Turn right onto SR 269
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
500 South
5
Turn left onto SR 270
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Temple
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 ALT
79 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
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
·
37 sec
Exit 228
Toward I 15 Business, SR 28
8
Turn right onto I 15 Bus; SR 28
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 15 Bus; SR 28
9
Turn right onto SR 132
33 mi
·
41 min
·
100 North
10
Turn left onto US 6
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 200 East
11
Continue on US 6
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
12
Turn slight right onto US 6
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
13
Turn left onto 100 West
78 ft
·
2 sec
·
100 West
14
Arrive at destination
100 West
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over two and a half hours, this trip offers flexibility for when you depart. Leaving Salt Lake City in the morning allows ample time to reach Delta and return, or explore upon arrival. You'll want to monitor your fuel, especially during the longest stretch of 79.1 miles on I 15 ALT, as services might be spaced out. Planning for one stop should be sufficient for a break on this relatively short drive, ensuring you stay comfortable and focused.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.7 miles from Salt Lake City, UT, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.1 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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.7 miles or 1h 12m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delta, 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 133.4 miles and 2h 34m.
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 79.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.7 mi from Salt Lake City, UT · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 66.7 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 79.1 miles.
Arriving in Delta, UT
The final approach into Delta, 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 Delta, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.14 one way
$42.28 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $22.16 | $44.32 |
| premium | $4.53 | $23.80 | $47.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.45 | $58.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40 | 0 | $14.01 | $6.40 |
| Efficient EV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.67 | $5.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.68 | $8.54 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Delta, UT
Late night in Delta on Wednesday
Local time
2:04 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°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
23 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
2h 34m 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 Delta, UT covers 133.4 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 15 ALT, 100 North, Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.7 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 $21.14 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.
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 2h 34m drive. You will face about 9 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 Delta, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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