How far is Salt Lake City, UT from Castle Dale, UT?
The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Castle Dale, UT is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salt Lake City and Castle Dale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City and Castle Dale.
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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
1558 ft · 52 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto 500 South
1552 ft · 50 sec · 500 South
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Turn left onto West Temple
1 km · 2 min · West Temple
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Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne
49.1 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Price
884 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 6 East: Price
1212 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on State Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
29.8 mi · 36 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1927 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto South Carbon Avenue
30 mi · 43 min · South Carbon Avenue
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Turn right onto North Spartan Center Street
55 m · 5 sec · North Spartan Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Spartan Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salt Lake City and Castle Dale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 15 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne
49.1 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers leaving Salt Lake City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Castle Dale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salt Lake City to Castle Dale?
The road trip is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Mapleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Salt Lake City and 74.6 miles from Castle Dale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.48 one way or $40.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers around Salt Lake City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Castle Dale.
Stop Ideas Near Mapleton
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 Mapleton.
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Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and Castle Dale. Straight-line distance: 116.52 mi (187.52 km).
#1 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Castle Dale
City in Emery County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,511 |
| Coordinates | 39.2121900, -111.0196100 |
| Altitude | 1730 |
| Country | United States |
End: Castle Dale (-111.01961, 39.21219)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $20.48 | $40.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $22.26 | $44.51 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $23.93 | $47.86 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $28.47 | $56.93 |
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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