How far is Mountain Green, UT from Salt Lake City, UT?
The driving distance from Mountain Green, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Davis County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain Green and Salt Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Green and Salt Lake City.
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Start on Old Highway Road
2 mi · 4 min · Old Highway Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 84 West: Ogden
1516 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City
1436 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
11 mi · 12 min
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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 Mountain Green 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.
US 89 South
Keep slight right
11 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Mountain Green 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 Mountain Green to Salt Lake City?
The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Mountain Green and 17.6 miles from Salt Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.99 one way or $11.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mountain Green and Sunny near Salt Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
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Ogden, Utah
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Green and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 26.91 mi (43.31 km).
#1 Mountain Green
Situated at an elevation of approximately 4879 feet in Morgan County, Utah, this census-designated place lies within a valley of the Wasatch Back along the Weber River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.1430000, -111.7916000 |
| Altitude | 1487 |
| 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 (-111.89099, 40.760784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $6.35 | $12.71 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $6.64 | $13.29 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $7.79 | $15.57 |
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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