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

The driving distance from North Salt Lake, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.75 mi
00h 11m
Flight
6.12 mi
9.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.12 mi
Kilometers
9.85 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.75 mi
Kilometers
12.48 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salt Lake City
Sat, Apr 18, 8:25 PM MDT
Return by in North Salt Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 8:36 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Salt Lake
2026-04-18T20:13
Arrive Salt Lake City
Sat, Apr 18, 8:25 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Salt Lake
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Woods Cross
UT

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

From North Salt Lake
3.9 mi
00h 05m
To Salt Lake City
3.9 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 350 North

    12 m · 8 sec · 350 North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highway 89

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 89

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 15 South

    1974 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward 400 South

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

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

    155 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto 400 South

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 400 South

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
4.44 mi · 57%
400 South
1.54 mi · 20%
Highway 89
1.27 mi · 16%
I 15 South
0.37 mi · 5%
City Center
0.1 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

4.44 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woods Cross
00h 05m from North Salt Lake
Leave By
8:08 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Salt Lake and Patchy Frost then 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 North Salt Lake to Salt Lake City?

The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Woods Cross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from North Salt Lake and 3.9 miles from Salt Lake City.

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

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.05 one way or $2.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Salt Lake and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Salt Lake City.

Stop Ideas Near Woods Cross

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woods Cross, 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 Woods Cross.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

12 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

12 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

40 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

74 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Salt Lake and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 6.12 mi (9.85 km).

North Salt Lake

#1 North Salt Lake

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

Population21,204
Coordinates40.8485600, -111.9068800
Altitude1322
CountryUnited States
Salt Lake City

#2 Salt Lake City

The capital of Utah.

Population200,567
Coordinates40.7607800, -111.8910500
Altitude1299
CountryUnited States
Start: East 350 North (-111.906875, 40.848387)
End: Main Street (-111.890996, 40.760782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.04 L · about $1.05
Round trip
$2.10
0.54 gal · 2.08 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.05 $2.10
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.14 $2.28
Premium $4.55 $1.23 $2.46
Diesel $5.41 $1.46 $2.92

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Salt Lake and Salt Lake City. The current time is 20:13:51.

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.