How far is Granite, UT from Salt Lake City, UT?
The driving distance from Granite, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Neighborhood in Millcreek, Utah, United States, that was fomerly a census-designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Granite and Salt Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granite and Salt Lake City.
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Start on 9800 South
1005 ft · 36 sec · 9800 South
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Continue on Old Wasatch Boulevard
899 ft · 36 sec · Old Wasatch Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Little Cottonwood Road
740 ft · 24 sec · Little Cottonwood Road
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Turn left onto Wasatch Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wasatch Boulevard
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Turn left onto SR 210
82 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Wasatch Boulevard
3.2 mi · 5 min · Wasatch Boulevard
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Continue on 6200 South
1 km · 58 sec · 6200 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 215 North: Belt Route
1540 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
5.1 mi · 5 min · Belt Route
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
4.2 mi · 4 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 Granite 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.
Belt Route
Merge slight left onto Belt Route
5.1 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Granite 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 Granite to Salt Lake City?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
East Millcreek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Granite and 10.4 miles from Salt Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Granite and Mostly Sunny near Salt Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near East Millcreek
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 East Millcreek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Granite and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 13.72 mi (22.08 km).
#1 Granite
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,932 |
| Coordinates | 40.5730000, -111.8060400 |
| Altitude | 1564 |
| 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 (-111.89099, 40.760784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 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 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
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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