How far is Hildale, UT from Salt Lake City, UT?

The driving distance from Hildale, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is about 314.7 miles (506.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.9 miles (428 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
314.67 mi
04h 44m
Flight
265.96 mi
428.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.96 mi
Kilometers
428.02 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.67 mi
Kilometers
506.41 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salt Lake City
Mon, May 4, 8:40 PM MDT
Return by in Hildale
Tue, May 5, 1:24 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hildale
2026-05-04T15:56
Arrive Salt Lake City
Mon, May 4, 8:40 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:32 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hildale
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kanosh
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Hildale
157.1 mi
02h 22m
To Salt Lake City
157.6 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph SSW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hildale and Salt Lake City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hildale and Salt Lake City.

  1. 1

    Start on East Utah Avenue

    1.9 mi · 5 min · East Utah Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    21.8 mi · 27 min

  3. 3

    Continue on South 100 East

    525 ft · 18 sec · South 100 East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East State Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Toquer Boulevard

    1001 ft · 17 sec · Toquer Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Toquerville Parkway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Toquerville Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto I 15 North

    132 m · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 15 North

    1404 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    279.8 mi · 4 hr 36 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 600 South

    1957 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on SR 269: 600 South

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Temple

    1557 ft · 50 sec · West Temple

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 400 South

    822 ft · 31 sec · 400 South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hildale and Salt Lake City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
280 mi · 89%
Toquerville Parkway
4.84 mi · 2%
East State Street
3.45 mi · 1%
East Utah Avenue
1.94 mi · 1%
SR 269
0.72 mi
600 South
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

280 mi · 04h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.8 mi
265.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanosh
02h 22m from Hildale
Leave By
7:32 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hildale and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Salt Lake City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hildale to Salt Lake City?

The road trip is about 314.7 miles (506.4 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Kanosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.1 miles from Hildale and 157.6 miles from Salt Lake City.

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

The direct path is about 265.9 miles (428 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 7:32 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.21 one way or $86.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hildale and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Salt Lake City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hildale and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 265.96 mi (428.02 km).

Hildale

#1 Hildale

City in Washington County, Utah, United States

Population2,944
Coordinates37.0036000, -112.9668800
Altitude1539
CountryUnited States
Salt Lake City

#2 Salt Lake City

The capital of Utah.

Population200,567
Coordinates40.7607800, -111.8910500
Altitude1299
CountryUnited States
Start: East Utah Avenue (-112.96688, 37.003563)
End: Main Street (-111.890996, 40.760782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.1 gal
42.03 L · about $43.21
Round trip
$86.42
22.2 gal · 84.06 L
Estimated CO2
98.6 kg one way
Round trip: 197.3 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $43.21 $86.42
Mid-grade $4.23 $46.96 $93.93
Premium $4.55 $50.49 $100.99
Diesel $5.41 $60.07 $120.15

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Hildale and Salt Lake City. The current time is 15:56:22.

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.