Origin
Salt Lake City, UT
Afternoon in Salt Lake City on Sunday
Local time
4:29 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salt Lake City, UT to Benjamin, UT
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
57.7 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
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6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benjamin, UT
Engin Akyurt
Trip Overview
The drive from Salt Lake City, UT to Benjamin, UT covers 57.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m 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, 8000 South, 3200 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.4 miles on I 15 ALT. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.14 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
28.8 miles from Salt Lake City, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 8m highway drive covering 57.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 15 ALT and 8000 South. The longest continuous stretch is about 53.4 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 53.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 15 ALT and 8000 South. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 300 South.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (SR 269 / 500 South): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
7
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
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
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
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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SR 270 / West Temple
Turn left onto SR 270 / West Temple
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
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 none lane.
Toward I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyen...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 15 ALT | 53.4 mi | 57m |
| 8000 South | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 3200 West | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Temple | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 500 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 300 South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 15 ALT
— 53.4 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City, UT and Benjamin, 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
Use the none lane.
4
Turn right onto SR 269
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
500 South
Use the none lane.
5
Turn left onto SR 270
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Temple
Use the none lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 ALT
53 mi
·
57 min
·
I 15 ALT
Toward I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne
Use the none lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 253
Toward SR 164
8
Turn right onto 8000 South
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
8000 South
9
At end of road, turn right onto SR 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
3200 West
10
Turn left onto SR 147
111 ft
·
5 sec
·
7300 South
11
Turn right
55 ft
·
4 sec
12
Arrive at destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 28.8 miles from Salt Lake City, UT, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.4 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 57.7 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.8 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Benjamin, 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 57.7 miles and 1h 8m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 15 ALT for about 53.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.8 mi from Salt Lake City, UT · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 57.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Salt Lake City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Benjamin, UT
The final approach into Benjamin, 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 Benjamin, 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
$9.14 one way
$18.29 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.82 | $25.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Benjamin, UT
Afternoon in Benjamin on Sunday
Local time
4:29 PM
MDT
Current temp
31°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
12 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
1h 8m 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 Benjamin, UT covers 57.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 15 ALT, 8000 South, 3200 West. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.8 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 $9.14 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (SR 186 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (SR 269 / 500 South): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Salt Lake City, UT to Benjamin, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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