Origin
Taylorsville, UT
Afternoon in Taylorsville on Sunday
Local time
4:30 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Taylorsville, UT to Salt Lake City, UT
Drive Time
12m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
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6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Taylorsville, UT
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Taylorsville to Salt Lake City, you are looking at a quick 9.2-mile trip that typically takes about 12 minutes to complete. This route is entirely contained within the Mountain West region of Utah, making it a straightforward local commute rather than a long-haul excursion. Because of the short distance, you can easily handle this as a single-day trip without needing any overnight stays. You will spend roughly $1 on fuel, keeping your travel costs minimal. It is an ideal path for those needing to move between these two points efficiently without the complexity of a major road trip.
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
4.6 miles from Taylorsville, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience. You will navigate primarily via 4700 South, the Taylorsville Expressway, and 4500 South as you head toward your destination. With 0% highway share, this route keeps you on city-style roads for the entirety of the 9.2-mile journey. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest segment on 4700 South is essentially zero miles before the route demands your attention at the next turn. It is a practical, urban-style drive that requires you to stay alert at intersections rather than cruising at highway speeds.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
4700 South is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Taylorsville, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is easy. At 12m 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 Taylorsville, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 4700 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Taylorsville Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4500 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 15 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 600 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 269 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Temple | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
4700 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylorsville, UT and Salt Lake City, UT.
1
Start on 4700 South
23 ft
·
6 sec
·
4700 South
2
Continue on 4700 South
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
4700 South
3
Continue on Taylorsville Expressway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Taylorsville Expressway
4
Continue on 4500 South
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
4500 South
5
Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 15 North: Salt Lake
6
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward 600 South
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
600 South
8
Continue on SR 269: 600 South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 269: 600 South
9
Turn left onto West Temple
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Temple
10
Turn right onto 400 South
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
400 South
11
Turn left onto Main Street
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
12
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is such a brief 12-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to plan for any stops along the way, as the route is short enough to drive straight through without a break. Keep your $1 fuel budget in mind, though it is so low that fueling up is likely a non-issue for most vehicles. Because this is a turn-heavy local route, pay close attention to the transitions between 4500 South and the other main roads to stay on track. Enjoy the ease of this quick trip, which allows you to reach Salt Lake City with almost no logistical overhead.
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 4.6 miles from Taylorsville, UT, or about 6m into the drive.
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 9.2 miles or 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.6 miles or 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salt Lake City, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Taylorsville, 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 Taylorsville, UT
This is one driving day of about 9.2 miles and 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Taylorsville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.6 mi from Taylorsville, UT · 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 9.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.6 miles from Taylorsville, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Salt Lake City, UT
The final approach into Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City, 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
$1.46 one way
$2.92 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.64 | $3.28 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Salt Lake City, UT
Afternoon in Salt Lake City on Sunday
Local time
4:30 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°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
1 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
12m 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 Taylorsville, UT to Salt Lake City, UT covers 9.2 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 4700 South, Taylorsville Expressway, 4500 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 miles from Taylorsville, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.46 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.
The drive from Taylorsville, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Taylorsville, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Taylorsville, UT to Salt Lake City, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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