How far is Salt Lake City, UT from Fountain Green, UT?

The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Fountain Green, UT is about 96.9 miles (156 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.93 mi
01h 48m
Flight
79.29 mi
127.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.29 mi
Kilometers
127.61 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.93 mi
Kilometers
156 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fountain Green
Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM MDT
Return by in Salt Lake City
Sat, Apr 18, 7:48 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salt Lake City
2026-04-18T16:12
Arrive Fountain Green
Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salt Lake City
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Springville
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Salt Lake City
48.5 mi
00h 54m
To Fountain Green
48.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Salt Lake City and Fountain Green.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City and Fountain Green.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    720 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 300 South

    748 ft · 38 sec · 300 South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Street

    1558 ft · 52 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 500 South

    1552 ft · 50 sec · 500 South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Temple

    1 km · 2 min · West Temple

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne

    81.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 132

    1582 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto 100 North

    13.2 mi · 18 min · 100 North

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 100 North

    64 m · 9 sec · 100 North

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 100 North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salt Lake City and Fountain Green.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 15 South
81.9 mi · 84%
100 North
13.3 mi · 14%
West Temple
0.63 mi · 1%
SR 132
0.3 mi
State Street
0.3 mi
500 South
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 15 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne

81.9 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
79.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springville
00h 54m from Salt Lake City
Leave By
2:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Salt Lake City and Sunny near Fountain Green.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salt Lake City to Fountain Green?

The road trip is about 96.9 miles (156 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Springville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Salt Lake City and 48.5 miles from Fountain Green.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Salt Lake City and Sunny near Fountain Green.

Stop Ideas Near Springville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Springville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springville.

RAIL

Provo

8 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

71 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

71 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Helper

84 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and Fountain Green. Straight-line distance: 79.29 mi (127.61 km).

Salt Lake City

#1 Salt Lake City

The capital of Utah.

Population200,567
Coordinates40.7607800, -111.8910500
Altitude1299
CountryUnited States
Fountain Green

#2 Fountain Green

City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States

Population1,182
Coordinates39.6299600, -111.6352000
Altitude1798
CountryUnited States
Start: Salt Lake City (-111.89105, 40.76078)
End: Fountain Green (-111.6352, 39.62996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.95 L · about $13.31
Round trip
$26.63
6.84 gal · 25.9 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.31 $26.63
Mid-grade $4.23 $14.47 $28.94
Premium $4.55 $15.56 $31.12
Diesel $5.41 $18.51 $37.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Salt Lake City and Fountain Green. The current time is 16:12:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.