How far is Salt Lake City, UT from Elk Ridge, UT?
The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Elk Ridge, UT is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53 miles (85.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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 01h 15m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salt Lake City and Elk Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City and Elk Ridge.
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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
53.4 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 164
2161 ft · 1 min
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Turn sharp left
2748 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Loafer Mountain Parkway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Loafer Mountain Parkway
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Continue on Elkridge Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Elkridge Drive
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Continue on North Elk Ridge Drive
2408 ft · 1 min · North Elk Ridge Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Park Drive
28 m · 3 sec · North Park Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto North Park Drive
2008 ft · 1 min · North Park Drive
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Continue on West Park Drive
1608 ft · 46 sec · West Park Drive
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Turn right onto North Escalante Drive
788 ft · 40 sec · North Escalante Drive
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Turn left onto East Alpine Drive
101 m · 17 sec · East Alpine Drive
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Turn right onto South Astor Lane
674 ft · 30 sec · South Astor Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Astor Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salt Lake City and Elk Ridge.
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
53.4 mi · 00h 57m
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 Mostly Sunny near Elk Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salt Lake City to Elk Ridge?
The road trip is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
American Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Salt Lake City and 30.8 miles from Elk Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53 miles (85.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.49 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salt Lake City and Mostly Sunny near Elk Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near American Fork
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 American Fork.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and Elk Ridge. Straight-line distance: 53 mi (85.29 km).
#1 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elk Ridge
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 4,427 |
| Coordinates | 40.0113400, -111.6768700 |
| Altitude | 1632 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elk Ridge (-111.67687, 40.01134)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.49 | $16.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $9.22 | $18.45 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $9.92 | $19.83 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $11.80 | $23.60 |
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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