How far is Liberty, UT from Salt Lake City, UT?
The driving distance from Liberty, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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.
Flight 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 01h 07m.
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 Davis County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Liberty and Salt Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty and Salt Lake City.
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Start on 4100 North
1.4 km · 2 min · 4100 North
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Continue on North Ogden Canyon Road
4.6 mi · 11 min · North Ogden Canyon Road
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Continue on East 3100 North
2994 ft · 2 min · East 3100 North
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Turn left onto North 1050 East
1.2 km · 1 min · North 1050 East
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Turn right onto 2600 North
2 mi · 4 min · 2600 North
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Continue on 2700 North
2.2 mi · 4 min · 2700 North
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Take the ramp left toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Ogden
1769 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
27.4 mi · 29 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 400 South
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on City Center, Temple Square, Vivint Arena
155 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto 400 South
1.2 mi · 3 min · 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 Liberty 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
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
27.4 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Liberty 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 Liberty to Salt Lake City?
The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Clearfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Liberty and 28.5 miles from Salt Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.42 one way or $18.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Liberty and Sunny near Salt Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Clearfield
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 Clearfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 39.6 mi (63.73 km).
#1 Liberty
Positioned at an elevation of 5,118 feet within Weber County, this unincorporated community sits in the northern section of the Ogden Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3335500, -111.8635500 |
| Altitude | 1560 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $4.83 | $9.42 | $18.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $9.99 | $19.98 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $12.25 | $24.49 |
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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