How far is Salt Lake City, UT from Burley, ID?
The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Burley, ID is about 184.7 miles (297.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Box Elder County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salt Lake City and Burley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City and Burley.
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Start on Main Street
720 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 300 South
748 ft · 38 sec · 300 South
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Turn right onto State Street
730 ft · 27 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto 400 South
1.3 mi · 3 min · 400 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North: Ogden
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
15.8 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
55.3 mi · 56 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
95.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86, US 30 West: Twin Falls
11.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 Business, US 30, ID 24: Heyburn, Burley
1337 ft · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Overland Avenue
949 ft · 28 sec · Overland Avenue
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Turn left onto East 14th Street
55 m · 14 sec · East 14th Street
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Turn left
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salt Lake City and Burley.
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
95.4 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Salt Lake City and Mostly Sunny near Burley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salt Lake City to Burley?
The road trip is about 184.7 miles (297.3 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Howell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Salt Lake City and 92.4 miles from Burley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.51 one way or $57.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salt Lake City and Mostly Sunny near Burley.
Stop Ideas Near Howell
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 Howell.
Ogden, Utah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and Burley. Straight-line distance: 157.09 mi (252.81 km).
#1 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burley
City in Idaho
| Population | 10,582 |
| Coordinates | 42.5357400, -113.7927900 |
| Altitude | 1269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burley (-113.79279, 42.53574)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.37 | $28.51 | $57.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.66 | $30.35 | $60.70 |
| Premium | $4.91 | $32.02 | $64.04 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $41.20 | $82.40 |
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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