Origin
Salt Lake City, UT
Afternoon in Salt Lake City on Sunday
Local time
1:51 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salt Lake City, UT to Aurora, UT
Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
148.2 mi
238 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aurora, UT
Dmytro Sharyi
Trip Overview
The drive from Salt Lake City, UT to Aurora, UT covers 148.2 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 15 ALT, State Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 118.5 miles on I 15 ALT. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
74.1 miles from Salt Lake City, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 39m highway drive covering 148.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 15 ALT and State Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 118.5 miles on I 15 ALT.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 118.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,081 ft
4,264 ft
Total Climb
2,371 ft
Total Descent
1,435 ft
Highest Point
6,081 ft
~135.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,817 ft
Notable High Points
4,643 ft at ~24.7 miles
+52 ft prominence
4,663 ft at ~37 miles
+73 ft prominence
5,156 ft at ~74.1 miles
+62 ft prominence
5,327 ft at ~92.6 miles
+41 ft prominence
6,081 ft at ~135.8 miles
+156 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 15 ALT and State 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 39m drive. You will face about 10 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 1.5 miles (I 15 ALT): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
8
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
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...
5
120 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 50 East: Scipio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 188
Toward US 50 East: Scipio
6
121.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
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US 50 / State Street
Turn right onto US 50 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 15 ALT | 118.5 mi | 1h 59m |
| State Street | 24.6 mi | 30m |
| Main Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| US 50 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Temple | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 500 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 300 South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 100 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 15 ALT
— 118.5 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City, UT and Aurora, 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
119 mi
·
1 hr 59 min
·
I 15 ALT
Toward I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 188
Toward US 50 East: Scipio
8
Turn left onto US 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50
9
Turn right onto US 50
24 mi
·
29 min
·
State Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto SR 260
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto 100 North
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
100 North
12
Arrive at destination
100 North
Trip Plan
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 74.1 miles from Salt Lake City, UT, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.5 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.1 miles or 1h 18m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aurora, 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.
+
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 148.2 miles and 2h 39m.
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 118.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.1 mi from Salt Lake City, UT · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 74.1 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 118.5 miles.
Arriving in Aurora, UT
The final approach into Aurora, 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 Aurora, 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
$23.48 one way
$46.97 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $24.69 | $49.37 |
| premium | $4.53 | $26.43 | $52.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.92 | $65.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.5 | 0 | $15.56 | $7.11 |
| Efficient EV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.97 | $5.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.3 | 0 | $20.75 | $9.48 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Aurora, UT
Afternoon in Aurora on Sunday
Local time
1:51 PM
MDT
Current temp
34°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
9 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
2h 39m 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 Aurora, UT covers 148.2 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 15 ALT, State Street, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.1 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 $23.48 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 39m drive. You will face about 10 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 1.5 miles (I 15 ALT): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Salt Lake City, UT to Aurora, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs. The route ranges from 4,264 ft to 6,081 ft elevation with about 2,371 ft of total climbing. There are 5 notable high points along the way.
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