How far is Francis, UT from Salt Lake City, UT?
The driving distance from Francis, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 00h 50m.
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.
Census-designated place in Summit County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Francis and Salt Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Francis and Salt Lake City.
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Start on West Main Village Way
6 m · 8 sec · West Main Village Way
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Turn left
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto West 200 South
11.3 mi · 16 min · West 200 South
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Take the ramp right toward US 40 West
1980 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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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 Francis and Salt Lake City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Francis and Mostly 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 Francis to Salt Lake City?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Summit Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Francis and 23.1 miles from Salt Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Francis and Mostly Sunny near Salt Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Summit Park
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 Summit Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Francis and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 33.62 mi (54.11 km).
#1 Francis
Town in Summit County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,611 |
| Coordinates | 40.6105100, -111.2807400 |
| Altitude | 2000 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $7.32 | $14.65 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $8.71 | $17.43 |
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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