How far is Fruit Heights, UT from Salt Lake City, UT?
The driving distance from Fruit Heights, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Davis County, Utah, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fruit Heights and Salt Lake City.
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Start on South Mountain Road
1.2 km · 2 min · South Mountain Road
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Turn left onto East 400 North
123 m · 12 sec · East 400 North
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Take the ramp left toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 400 South
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on City Center, Temple Square, Vivint Arena
155 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto 400 South
1.2 mi · 3 min · 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 Fruit Heights 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.
US 89 South
Keep slight right
11 mi · 00h 12m
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 leaving Fruit Heights 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 Fruit Heights to Salt Lake City?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
West Bountiful is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Fruit Heights and 10.1 miles from Salt Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fruit Heights and Sunny near Salt Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near West Bountiful
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 West Bountiful.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fruit Heights and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 18.76 mi (30.19 km).
#1 Fruit Heights
City in Davis County, Utah, United States
| Population | 6,216 |
| Coordinates | 41.0321700, -111.9021600 |
| Altitude | 1432 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
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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