How far is Kanab, UT from Salt Lake City, UT?
The driving distance from Kanab, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is about 312.5 miles (503 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.8 miles (416.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Millard County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kanab and Salt Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kanab and Salt Lake City.
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Start on 100 East
58 m · 6 sec · 100 East
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Continue on Center Street
2103 ft · 1 min · Center Street
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Continue on 300 West
30 mi · 41 min · 300 West
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Continue straight
36.7 mi · 44 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
20.4 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit right toward I 15 North
2452 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
212.4 mi · 3 hr 32 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 Kanab and Salt Lake City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
212 mi · 03h 32m
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 Kanab 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 Kanab to Salt Lake City?
The road trip is about 312.5 miles (503 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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 156.1 miles from Kanab and 156.5 miles from Salt Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.8 miles (416.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.94 one way or $85.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kanab and Sunny near Salt Lake City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kanab and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 258.83 mi (416.54 km).
#1 Kanab
City in and county seat of Kane County, Utah, United States
| Population | 4,983 |
| Coordinates | 37.0474900, -112.5263100 |
| Altitude | 1515 |
| 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: 503 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $42.94 | $85.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $46.67 | $93.34 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $50.18 | $100.35 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $59.69 | $119.39 |
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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