How far is Duchesne, UT from Salt Lake City, UT?
The driving distance from Duchesne, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is about 115 miles (185 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Wasatch County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Duchesne and Salt Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duchesne and Salt Lake City.
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Start on South 100 West Street
15 m · 6 sec · South 100 West Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2793 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on 46220 West
85 mi · 1 hr 39 min · 46220 West
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23 mi · 25 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 2100 South, 1300 South, West Temple
2553 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on West Temple
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on West Temple Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Temple Street
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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 Duchesne and Salt Lake City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
46220 West
Continue on 46220 West
85 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Duchesne and Patchy Frost then 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 Duchesne to Salt Lake City?
The road trip is about 115 miles (185 km) and usually takes 02h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wallsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Duchesne and 57.9 miles from Salt Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.81 one way or $31.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Duchesne and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Salt Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Wallsburg
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 Wallsburg.
Provo
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Duchesne and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 88.45 mi (142.35 km).
#1 Duchesne
City in Duchesne County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,725 |
| Coordinates | 40.1632900, -110.4029300 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| 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: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.81 | $31.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $17.18 | $34.36 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $18.47 | $36.94 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $21.97 | $43.95 |
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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