How far is Green River, UT from Salt Lake City, UT?
The driving distance from Green River, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Carbon County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Green River and Salt Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green River and Salt Lake City.
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Start on East Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 West, US 6, US 191
3129 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
1.5 mi · 1 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 Green River 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.
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
51.3 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Green River 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 Green River to Salt Lake City?
The road trip is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km) and usually takes 03h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Scofield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Green River and 91 miles from Salt Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.97 one way or $61.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Green River and Sunny near Salt Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Scofield
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 Scofield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Green River and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 152.6 mi (245.58 km).
#1 Green River
City in Emery County, Utah, United States
| Population | 957 |
| Coordinates | 38.9952500, -110.1618000 |
| Altitude | 1242 |
| 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: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.82 | $30.97 | $61.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $32.85 | $65.70 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $34.37 | $68.75 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $40.23 | $80.46 |
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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