How far is Alpine, UT from Salt Lake City, UT?
The driving distance from Alpine, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpine and Salt Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpine and Salt Lake City.
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Start on West Center Street
13 m · 6 sec · West Center Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2026 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Alpine Highway
39 m · 3 sec · South Alpine Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto South Alpine Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Alpine Highway
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Turn right onto Timpanogos Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Timpanogos Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
3.7 mi · 5 min · Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 24 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 600 South
1957 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on SR 269: 600 South
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto West Temple
1557 ft · 50 sec · West Temple
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Turn right onto 400 South
822 ft · 31 sec · 400 South
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Turn left onto Main Street
24 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpine and Salt Lake City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alpine and Sunny near Salt Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpine to Salt Lake City?
The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
White City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Alpine and 16 miles from Salt Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alpine and Sunny near Salt Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near White City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpine and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 22.06 mi (35.5 km).
#1 Alpine
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 10,495 |
| Coordinates | 40.4532800, -111.7779900 |
| Altitude | 1509 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-111.890996, 40.760782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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