How far is Providence, UT from Salt Lake City, UT?
The driving distance from Providence, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Providence and Salt Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence and Salt Lake City.
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Start on 100 South
1.1 km · 2 min · 100 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 100 South
40 m · 4 sec · 100 South
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Exit the roundabout onto 100 South
1156 ft · 39 sec · 100 South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1369 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 1700 South
1.4 km · 2 min · 1700 South
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Turn left
24.3 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit straight
2241 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
20.7 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
27.4 mi · 29 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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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 Providence 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
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
27.4 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Providence and Partly Sunny then Scattered 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 Providence to Salt Lake City?
The road trip is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Farr West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Providence and 41 miles from Salt Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.25 one way or $22.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Providence and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Salt Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Farr West
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 Farr West.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 65.44 mi (105.32 km).
#1 Providence
City in Cache County, Utah, United States
| Population | 8,051 |
| Coordinates | 41.7063200, -111.8171700 |
| Altitude | 1401 |
| 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: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.25 | $22.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $13.15 | $26.29 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $15.64 | $31.28 |
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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