Origin
Salt Lake City, UT
Morning in Salt Lake City on Thursday
Local time
10:20 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salt Lake City, UT to Francis, UT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
45.7 mi
74 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 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
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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Francis, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Salt Lake City, UT to Francis, UT covers 45.7 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Kearns Boulevard, US 40 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.1 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 45.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m 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 59m drive with frequent turns across 45.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.1 miles.
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 around 0.1 miles in near 300 South.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 45.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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.
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Cheyenne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 304
Toward I 80 East: Cheyenne
8
28.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 146
Toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
8
28.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 40: Heber, Vernal
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 40: Heber, Vernal
8
31.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward SR 248: Park City, Kamas
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 4
Toward SR 248: Park City, Kamas
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Salt Lake City, UT and Francis, UT, road signs point toward Vernal and Kamas.
Vernal
28.1 mi in
|
~33m
Kamas
31.8 mi in
|
~39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 24.1 mi | 26m |
| Kearns Boulevard | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| US 40 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| I 15 ALT | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Temple | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 500 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 24.1 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City, UT and Francis, UT.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
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
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 15 ALT
Toward I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 304
Toward I 80 East: Cheyenne
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Merge onto I 80
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 146
Toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 40: Heber, Vernal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 40; US 189
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 40; US 189
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 4
Toward SR 248: Park City, Kamas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto SR 248
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Kearns Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto SR 32
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
15
Turn right onto SR 32
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Main Village Way
16
Arrive at destination
SR 32
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.8 mi from Salt Lake City, UT · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 22.8 miles from Salt Lake City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Francis, UT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Francis, 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
$7.24 one way
$14.48 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.15 | $16.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Francis, UT
Morning in Francis on Thursday
Local time
10:20 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m 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 Francis, UT covers 45.7 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Kearns Boulevard, US 40. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.8 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 $7.24 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 45.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Salt Lake City, UT and Francis, UT, road signs point toward Vernal and Kamas.
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