How far is Salt Lake City, UT from Delta, UT?
The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Delta, UT is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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 02h 34m.
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.
Town in Juab County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salt Lake City and Delta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City and Delta.
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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
79.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, SR 28
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto 100 North
33.3 mi · 41 min · 100 North
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Turn left onto North 200 East
1.4 km · 1 min · North 200 East
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
15 mi · 18 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Turn slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto 100 West
24 m · 3 sec · 100 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 100 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salt Lake City and Delta.
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
79.1 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Salt Lake City and Sunny near Delta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salt Lake City to Delta?
The road trip is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Rocky Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Salt Lake City and 66.7 miles from Delta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 1:22 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.34 one way or $36.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salt Lake City and Sunny near Delta.
Stop Ideas Near Rocky Ridge
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 Rocky Ridge.
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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 Delta. Straight-line distance: 103.87 mi (167.16 km).
#1 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Delta
City in Millard County, Utah, United States
| Population | 3,642 |
| Coordinates | 39.3521800, -112.5771700 |
| Altitude | 1414 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delta (-112.57717, 39.35218)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $18.34 | $36.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $19.93 | $39.86 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $21.43 | $42.85 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $25.49 | $50.98 |
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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