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

The driving distance from Moroni, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
104.54 mi
01h 41m
Flight
86.85 mi
139.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.85 mi
Kilometers
139.77 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.54 mi
Kilometers
168.24 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salt Lake City
Tue, May 5, 3:56 AM MDT
Return by in Moroni
Tue, May 5, 5:38 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moroni
2026-05-05T02:15
Arrive Salt Lake City
Tue, May 5, 3:56 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moroni
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
Spanish Fork
UT

A city in Utah County, Utah.

From Moroni
52.2 mi
00h 50m
To Salt Lake City
52.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 17200 North

    21 m · 7 sec · 17200 North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Duck Springs Drive

    20.8 mi · 28 min · Duck Springs Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 15 North

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward 600 South

    1957 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on SR 269: 600 South

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Temple

    1557 ft · 50 sec · West Temple

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 400 South

    822 ft · 31 sec · 400 South

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moroni 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
81.7 mi · 78%
Duck Springs Drive
20.8 mi · 20%
SR 269
0.72 mi · 1%
600 South
0.37 mi
I 15 North
0.33 mi
West Temple
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

81.7 mi · 01h 24m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
86.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spanish Fork
00h 50m from Moroni
Leave By
3:06 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Moroni and Scattered Rain Showers near Salt Lake City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Spanish Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.2 miles from Moroni and 52.3 miles from Salt Lake City.

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

The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 3:06 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.37 one way or $28.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Spanish Fork

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Spanish Fork, 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 Spanish Fork.

RAIL

Provo

12 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

75 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

75 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Helper

83 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moroni and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 86.85 mi (139.77 km).

Moroni

#1 Moroni

City in Sanpete County, Utah, United Staes

Population1,575
Coordinates39.5249600, -111.5904700
Altitude1686
CountryUnited States
Salt Lake City

#2 Salt Lake City

The capital of Utah.

Population200,567
Coordinates40.7607800, -111.8910500
Altitude1299
CountryUnited States
Start: 17200 North (-111.590501, 39.524996)
End: Main Street (-111.890996, 40.760782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.69 gal
13.96 L · about $14.37
Round trip
$28.73
7.38 gal · 27.92 L
Estimated CO2
32.8 kg one way
Round trip: 65.6 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.37 $28.73
Mid-grade $4.23 $15.61 $31.22
Premium $4.55 $16.79 $33.57
Diesel $5.41 $19.97 $39.94

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Moroni and Salt Lake City. The current time is 02:15:24.

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.