How far is Gunnison, UT from Manti, UT?

The driving distance from Gunnison, UT to Manti, UT is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.69 mi
00h 19m
Flight
12.46 mi
20.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.46 mi
Kilometers
20.06 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.69 mi
Kilometers
23.64 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manti
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM MDT
Return by in Gunnison
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gunnison
2026-04-23T06:45
Arrive Manti
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gunnison
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Sterling
UT

Town in Sanpete County, Utah.

From Gunnison
7.3 mi
00h 09m
To Manti
7.3 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph W
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gunnison and Manti.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gunnison and Manti.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1732 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 300 North

    7.7 mi · 9 min · 300 North

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3186 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 89

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 89

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 200 North

    13 m · 2 sec · 200 North

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 200 North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gunnison and Manti.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
300 North
7.73 mi · 53%
Highway 89
5.08 mi · 35%
Main Street
1.87 mi · 13%
200 North
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

300 North

Turn right onto 300 North

7.73 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
12.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sterling
00h 09m from Gunnison
Leave By
7:50 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Gunnison and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Manti.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gunnison to Manti?

The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Gunnison and 7.3 miles from Manti.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.02 one way or $4.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Gunnison and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Manti.

Stop Ideas Near Sterling

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sterling, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sterling.

RAIL

Helper

91 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Provo

115 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gunnison and Manti. Straight-line distance: 12.46 mi (20.06 km).

Gunnison

#1 Gunnison

City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States

Population3,675
Coordinates39.1552400, -111.8182600
Altitude1566
CountryUnited States
Manti

#2 Manti

City and county seat of Sanpete County, Utah, United States

Population3,790
Coordinates39.2683000, -111.6368600
Altitude1710
CountryUnited States
Start: Gunnison (-111.81826, 39.15524)
End: Manti (-111.63686, 39.2683)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.96 L · about $2.02
Round trip
$4.05
1.04 gal · 3.92 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.02 $4.05
Mid-grade $4.23 $2.20 $4.40
Premium $4.55 $2.37 $4.73
Diesel $5.41 $2.81 $5.63

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gunnison and Manti. The current time is 06:45:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.