How far is Mapleton, UT from Salt Lake City, UT?
The driving distance from Mapleton, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mapleton and Salt Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mapleton and Salt Lake City.
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Start on Maple Street
1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
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Turn right onto 1600 West
2684 ft · 46 sec · 1600 West
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Continue on State Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Main Street
2460 ft · 60 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 400 South
1.8 mi · 3 min · 400 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
1959 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
46.9 mi · 50 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 Mapleton 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
46.9 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mapleton and 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 Mapleton to Salt Lake City?
The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Lehi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Mapleton and 27.1 miles from Salt Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:38 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.44 one way or $14.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mapleton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Salt Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Lehi
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 Lehi.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mapleton and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 46.57 mi (74.94 km).
#1 Mapleton
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 11,139 |
| Coordinates | 40.1302300, -111.5785300 |
| Altitude | 1442 |
| 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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.44 | $14.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $8.69 | $17.38 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $10.34 | $20.67 |
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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