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Trip from Salt Lake City, UT to Ivins, UT

Drive Time

5h 18m

Distance

309.6 mi

498 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 5m ★
6 AM
5h 18m
8 AM
5h 45m
10 AM
5h 28m
12 PM
5h 25m
3 PM
5h 29m
5 PM
5h 44m
8 PM
5h 10m

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

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Downtown Ivins, UT, UT

Ivins, UT

Egor Komarov

Trip Overview

The drive from Salt Lake City, UT to Ivins, UT covers 309.6 miles and takes about 5h 18m 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, Snow Canyon Parkway, Red Hills Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 298.6 miles on I 15 ALT. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.06 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

154.8 miles from Salt Lake City, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 18m highway drive covering 309.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 15 ALT and Snow Canyon Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 298.6 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 18 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 298.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

5,842 ft 3,080 ft

Total Climb

1,792 ft

Total Descent

3,486 ft

Highest Point

5,842 ft

~199 mi in

Elevation Range

2,762 ft

Notable High Points

5,036 ft at ~66.3 miles +18 ft prominence
5,263 ft at ~132.7 miles +246 ft prominence
5,842 ft at ~199 miles +71 ft prominence

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 15 ALT and Snow Canyon Parkway. You will hit about 13 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 309.6 miles you will encounter 13 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): 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 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 300 South

Turn right onto 300 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | 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...
7
300.1 mi into trip | ~4h 59m in | I 15 BUS

Take the exit onto I 15 BUS toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 8 Toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
6
300.7 mi into trip | ~5h 1m in | Red Hills Parkway

Turn left onto Red Hills Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 15 ALT 298.6 mi 4h 54m
Snow Canyon Parkway 4 mi 7m
Red Hills Parkway 3.4 mi 5m
Center Street 1.2 mi 2m
West Temple 0.6 mi 1m
I 15 BUS 0.4 mi 1m
State Street 0.3 mi <1m
500 South 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 15 ALT — 298.6 mi, about 4h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

299 mi · 4 hr 54 min · I 15 ALT
Toward I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7

Take the exit onto I 15 BUS

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 15 BUS
Exit 8 Toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn right onto 1000 East

0.2 mi · 31 sec · 1000 East
Use the right lane.
9

Turn left onto Red Hills Parkway

3.4 mi · 5 min · Red Hills Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
10

Continue on Snow Canyon Parkway

3.2 mi · 6 min · Snow Canyon Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11

Enter roundabout onto Snow Canyon Parkway

126 ft · 7 sec · Snow Canyon Parkway
12

Continue on Snow Canyon Parkway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Snow Canyon Parkway
13

Enter roundabout onto Center Street

122 ft · 7 sec · Center Street
14

Continue on Center Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Center Street
15

Enter roundabout onto East Center Street

130 ft · 7 sec · East Center Street
16

Continue on East Center Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · East Center Street
17

Turn right onto North Main Street

92 ft · 4 sec · North Main Street
18

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 154.8 miles from Salt Lake City, UT, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 298.6 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 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 154.8 miles or 2h 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ivins, 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 309.6 miles and 5h 18m.

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 298.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 154.8 mi from Salt Lake City, UT · 2h 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nibley, UT

155 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

Provo, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Delta, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 154.8 miles from Salt Lake City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 15 ALT if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 298.6 miles.

Arriving in Ivins, UT

The final approach into Ivins, 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 Ivins, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

National Monument

The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $12 near mile 32
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
View on nps.gov
Cedar Breaks National Monument

Cedar Breaks National Monument

National Monument

Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of w...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour $10 near mile 245.5
View on nps.gov
Zion National Park

Zion National Park

National Park

Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience the tall, stretching walls...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour $35 near mile 277.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.06 one way

$98.12 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 108 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $51.57 $103.14
premium $4.53 $55.20 $110.41
diesel $5.64 $68.78 $137.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 108.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 92.9 1 $32.51 $14.86
Efficient EV 77.4 0 $27.09 $12.38
EV Truck/SUV 123.8 1 $43.34 $19.81

Gas CO2

108 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Salt Lake City, UT

Afternoon in Salt Lake City on Sunday

Local time

1:52 PM

MDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ivins, UT

Afternoon in Ivins on Sunday

Local time

1:52 PM

MDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

36°F

Nibley, UT

155 mi in

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

4 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 18m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Ivins, UT covers 309.6 miles and takes about 5h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 15 ALT, Snow Canyon Parkway, Red Hills Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 154.8 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 $49.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 309.6 miles you will encounter 13 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): 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 Ivins, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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