How far is Gunnison, UT from Salt Lake City, UT?
The driving distance from Gunnison, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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 02h 01m.
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.
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gunnison and Salt Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gunnison and Salt Lake City.
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Start on Main Street
1732 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Continue straight
30 mi · 45 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the ramp right
2741 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
84 mi · 1 hr 27 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 Gunnison 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.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
84 mi · 01h 27m
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 then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gunnison and Scattered Rain Showers near Salt Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gunnison to Salt Lake City?
The road trip is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Santaquin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Gunnison and 62.8 miles from Salt Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111 miles (178.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:28 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.21 one way or $34.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Gunnison and Scattered Rain Showers near Salt Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Santaquin
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 Santaquin.
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Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gunnison and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 111 mi (178.64 km).
#1 Gunnison
City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States
| Population | 3,675 |
| Coordinates | 39.1552400, -111.8182600 |
| Altitude | 1566 |
| 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: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $17.21 | $34.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $18.70 | $37.40 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $20.11 | $40.21 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $23.92 | $47.84 |
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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