How far is Bayfield, CO from Salt Lake City, UT?
The driving distance from Bayfield, CO to Salt Lake City, UT is about 411.2 miles (661.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 335.8 miles (540.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Emery County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bayfield and Salt Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayfield and Salt Lake City.
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Start on South Buck Highway
1565 ft · 33 sec · South Buck Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
67 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
134 m · 15 sec
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Turn left
18.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight left
588 ft · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
42.9 mi · 56 min
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Turn right onto North Dolores Road
1359 ft · 31 sec · North Dolores Road
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Turn left onto East Empire Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Empire Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
58.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min · North Broadway
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Continue on East Center Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Center Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
56.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
29 mi · 34 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit left toward I-70 West
2377 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
23.4 mi · 22 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 191 North: Price, Salt Lake City
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
51.3 mi · 1 hr · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Highway Drive
2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on State Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on East US-6
3.6 mi · 5 min · East US-6
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
1158 ft · 18 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1633 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
49.3 mi · 53 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 Bayfield and Salt Lake City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Broadway
Turn right onto North Broadway
58.6 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bayfield and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Salt Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bayfield to Salt Lake City?
The road trip is about 411.2 miles (661.8 km) and usually takes 08h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Green River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.5 miles from Bayfield and 205.7 miles from Salt Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 335.8 miles (540.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.66 one way or $107.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bayfield and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Salt Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Green River
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 Green River.
Green River
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bayfield and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 335.78 mi (540.39 km).
#1 Bayfield
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 2,586 |
| Coordinates | 37.2255600, -107.5981100 |
| Altitude | 2103 |
| 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: Salt Lake City (-111.89105, 40.76078)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 662 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 07m |
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 | $3.70 | $53.66 | $107.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $59.26 | $118.52 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $63.71 | $127.43 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $68.73 | $137.47 |
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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