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

The driving distance from Morgan, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.07 mi
00h 47m
Flight
22.06 mi
35.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.06 mi
Kilometers
35.51 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.07 mi
Kilometers
72.53 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salt Lake City
Wed, Apr 22, 9:55 PM MDT
Return by in Morgan
Wed, Apr 22, 10:43 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgan
2026-04-22T21:08
Arrive Salt Lake City
Wed, Apr 22, 9:55 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morgan
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Fruit Heights
UT

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

From Morgan
22.5 mi
00h 23m
To Salt Lake City
22.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Young Street

    42 m · 9 sec · Young Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North State Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North State Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Ogden

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    15.3 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City

    1436 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    11 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 400 South

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on City Center, Temple Square, Vivint Arena

    155 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto 400 South

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 400 South

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 89 South
21.6 mi · 48%
I 84 West
15.6 mi · 35%
Veterans Memorial Highway
5.24 mi · 12%
400 South
1.54 mi · 3%
North State Street
0.89 mi · 2%
City Center
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

I 84 West

Merge slight left

15.3 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fruit Heights
00h 23m from Morgan
Leave By
4:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morgan 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 Morgan to Salt Lake City?

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Fruit Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Morgan and 22.6 miles from Salt Lake City.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 4:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Morgan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Salt Lake City.

Stop Ideas Near Fruit Heights

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fruit Heights, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fruit Heights.

BUS

Ogden, Utah

22 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

30 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

30 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

92 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgan and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 22.06 mi (35.51 km).

Morgan

#1 Morgan

City in Morgan County, Utah, United States

Population4,410
Coordinates41.0360600, -111.6768800
Altitude1545
CountryUnited States
Salt Lake City

#2 Salt Lake City

The capital of Utah.

Population200,567
Coordinates40.7607800, -111.8910500
Altitude1299
CountryUnited States
Start: East Young Street (-111.676963, 41.036204)
End: Main Street (-111.890996, 40.760782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.02 L · about $6.19
Round trip
$12.38
3.18 gal · 12.04 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.19 $12.38
Mid-grade $4.23 $6.73 $13.45
Premium $4.55 $7.23 $14.47
Diesel $5.41 $8.61 $17.21

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgan and Salt Lake City. The current time is 21:08:00.

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.