How far is Salt Lake City, UT from East Carbon City, UT?
The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to East Carbon City, UT is about 143 miles (230.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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
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Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salt Lake City and East Carbon City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City and East Carbon City.
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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
35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on West Highway Drive
2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
7.9 mi · 10 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Turn left
8.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Grassy Trail Drive
109 m · 18 sec · Grassy Trail Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Whitmore Drive
17 m · 3 sec · Whitmore Drive
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Turn left onto Grassy Trail Drive
1760 ft · 1 min · Grassy Trail Drive
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Turn left onto Wilkins Street
73 m · 13 sec · Wilkins Street
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Turn right onto Berkley Avenue
700 ft · 30 sec · Berkley Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Berkley Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salt Lake City and East Carbon 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.
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 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers leaving Salt Lake City and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Carbon City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salt Lake City to East Carbon City?
The road trip is about 143 miles (230.2 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Mapleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Salt Lake City and 71.6 miles from East Carbon City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 12:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.66 one way or $39.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers around Salt Lake City and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Carbon City.
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
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and East Carbon City. Straight-line distance: 114.46 mi (184.2 km).
#1 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Carbon City
City in Carbon County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,270 |
| Coordinates | 39.5477400, -110.4148800 |
| Altitude | 1919 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Carbon City (-110.41488, 39.54774)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $19.66 | $39.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $21.37 | $42.73 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $22.97 | $45.94 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $27.33 | $54.66 |
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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