Origin
Salt Lake City, UT
Evening in Salt Lake City on Tuesday
Local time
8:02 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salt Lake City, UT to Wolf Creek, UT
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
49 mi
79 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
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6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
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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Wolf Creek, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Salt Lake City, UT to Wolf Creek, UT covers 49 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, US 89, SR 158 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.76 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
24.5 miles from Salt Lake City, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Salt Lake City, UT to Wolf Creek, UT covers 49 miles and takes about 1h 13m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 300 South.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 49 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles (US 89): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles (Oak Hills Drive Exit): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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.
8
17.8 mi into trip
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~22m in
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US 89
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89 toward South Ogden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 324
Toward South Ogden
6
23.4 mi into trip
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~29m in
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Oak Hills Drive Exit
Take the exit onto Oak Hills Drive Exit toward SR 109
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward SR 109
6
37.2 mi into trip
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~50m in
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SR 39 / Ogden Canyon Road
At end of road, turn right onto SR 39 / Ogden Canyon Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
42.3 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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SR 158
Turn left onto SR 158
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Salt Lake City, UT to Wolf Creek, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Ogden along the way.
Ogden
17.8 mi in
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~22m
|
via US 89
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 15.8 mi | 16m |
| US 89 | 12.2 mi | 14m |
| SR 158 | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| Harrison Boulevard | 5.3 mi | 10m |
| Ogden Canyon Road | 5.1 mi | 11m |
| 400 South | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Valley Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Oak Hills Drive Exit | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 15.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City, UT and Wolf Creek, UT.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
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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
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Street
4
Turn right onto US 89
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
400 South
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 15 North: Ogden
6
Merge onto I 15
16 mi
·
16 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 89
Exit 324
Toward South Ogden
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto Oak Hills Drive Exit
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Oak Hills Drive Exit
Toward SR 109
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Merge onto US 89
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
US 89
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto SR 203
5.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Harrison Boulevard
11
Turn right onto 20th Street
101 ft
·
5 sec
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20th Street
12
Turn left onto Valley Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Valley Drive
13
At end of road, turn right onto SR 39
5.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Ogden Canyon Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto SR 158
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 158
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Juniper Lane
306 ft
·
18 sec
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Juniper Lane
16
Turn left
96 ft
·
7 sec
17
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 24.5 miles from Salt Lake City, UT, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.8 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 49 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.5 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wolf Creek, 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 49 miles and 1h 13m.
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 Veterans Memorial Highway for about 15.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.5 mi from Salt Lake City, UT · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from Salt Lake City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wolf Creek, UT
The final approach into Wolf Creek, 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 Wolf Creek, 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
$7.76 one way
$15.53 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.14 | $16.28 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Wolf Creek, UT
Evening in Wolf Creek on Tuesday
Local time
8:02 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°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
4 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 13m 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 Wolf Creek, UT covers 49 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, US 89, SR 158. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.5 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 $7.76 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 is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 49 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles (US 89): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles (Oak Hills Drive Exit): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Salt Lake City, UT to Wolf Creek, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Ogden along the way.
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