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Trip from Salt Lake City, UT to Kamas, UT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

56m

Distance

43.9 mi

71 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m

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

Downtown Salt Lake City, UT, UT

Salt Lake City, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Salt Lake City, UT to Kamas, UT covers 43.9 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 300 South, State Street, 500 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.96 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 43.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 43.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
300 South is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Salt Lake City, UT to Kamas, UT is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Salt Lake City, UT to Kamas, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
300 South
State Street
500 South
West Temple
I 15 South
I 80 East
Dwight D
US 40 East

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: 300 South — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

0.1 mi · 37 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto 300 South

0.1 mi · 38 sec · 300 South
3

Turn right onto State Street

0.3 mi · 52 sec · State Street
4

Turn right onto 500 South

0.3 mi · 50 sec · 500 South
5

Turn left onto West Temple

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Temple
6

Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne
7

Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: Cheyenne

0.4 mi · 47 sec · I 80 East: Cheyenne
8

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

24 mi · 26 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9

Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal

0.2 mi · 30 sec · US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
10

Keep slight right to continue on US 40: Heber, Vernal

0.4 mi · 51 sec · US 40: Heber, Vernal
11

Merge slight left

3.2 mi · 3 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward SR 248: Park City, Kamas

0.4 mi · 56 sec · SR 248: Park City, Kamas
13

Turn left onto Kearns Boulevard

11 mi · 16 min · Kearns Boulevard
14

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · South Main Street
15

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.9 mi from Salt Lake City, UT · 28m into the drive

city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cottonwood Heights, UT

22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cottonwood Heights, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Salt Lake City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kamas, UT

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Kamas, 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

$6.96 one way

$13.91 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $7.29 $14.58
premium $4.53 $7.83 $15.66
diesel $5.61 $9.69 $19.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 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 13.2 0 $4.61 $2.11
Efficient EV 11 0 $3.84 $1.76
EV Truck/SUV 17.6 0 $6.15 $2.81

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Salt Lake City, UT

Afternoon in Salt Lake City on Thursday

Local time

12:55 PM

MDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kamas, UT

Afternoon in Kamas on Thursday

Local time

12:55 PM

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

56m 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 Kamas, UT covers 43.9 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 300 South, State Street, 500 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.9 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 $6.96 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.
The drive from Salt Lake City, UT to Kamas, UT is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Salt Lake City, UT to Kamas, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Salt Lake City, UT to Kamas, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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