How far is Richfield, UT from Salt Lake City, UT?
The driving distance from Richfield, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 32m.
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.
City in and county seat of Juab County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richfield and Salt Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richfield and Salt Lake City.
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Start on 300 North
58 m · 8 sec · 300 North
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
2118 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Sigurd, Aurora
2137 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right
1254 ft · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
24.4 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto 400 North
2643 ft · 1 min · 400 North
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Take the exit right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
2904 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
118.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 600 South
1957 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on SR 269: 600 South
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto West Temple
1557 ft · 50 sec · West Temple
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Turn right onto 400 South
822 ft · 31 sec · 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 Richfield 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
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
118 mi · 01h 59m
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.
Sunny leaving Richfield 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 Richfield to Salt Lake City?
The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Nephi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Richfield and 77.9 miles from Salt Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 1:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.84 one way or $43.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richfield and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Salt Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Nephi
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 Nephi.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richfield and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 137.76 mi (221.7 km).
#1 Richfield
City in and county seat of Sevier County, Utah, United States
| Population | 7,911 |
| Coordinates | 38.7724700, -112.0840900 |
| Altitude | 1632 |
| 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: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.84 | $43.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $23.74 | $47.47 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $25.52 | $51.04 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $30.36 | $60.72 |
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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