Origin
Salt Lake City, UT
Afternoon in Salt Lake City on Saturday
Local time
12:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salt Lake City, UT to Oakley, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
44.8 mi
72 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 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Salt Lake City, UT to Oakley, UT covers 44.8 miles and takes about 58m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 Oakley, 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
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Kearns Boulevard
14
Turn left onto Brown's Canyon Road
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Brown's Canyon Road
15
At the end of the road, turn right
3.8 mi
·
6 min
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Salt Lake City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.10 one way
$14.20 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 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 | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
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
Oakley, UT
Afternoon in Oakley on Saturday
Local time
12:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
37°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
11 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
58m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
44.8 mi in 58m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: 300 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Oakley, UT is easy. At 58m 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 Oakley, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 44.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Salt Lake City, UT to Oakley, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oakley, UT before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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