How far is Salt Lake City, UT from Francis, UT?
The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Francis, UT is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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 00h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Summit 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 Francis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City and Francis.
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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
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: Cheyenne
1933 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24.1 mi · 26 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
1224 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 40: Heber, Vernal
2081 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 248: Park City, Kamas
1983 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Kearns Boulevard
11.4 mi · 16 min · Kearns Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Main Village Way
6 m · 1 sec · West Main Village Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Village Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salt Lake City and Francis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24.1 mi · 00h 26m
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 Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers near Francis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salt Lake City to Francis?
The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Summit Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Salt Lake City and 22.9 miles from Francis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:30 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers around Salt Lake City and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers near Francis.
Stop Ideas Near Summit Park
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 Summit Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and Francis. Straight-line distance: 33.62 mi (54.11 km).
#1 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Francis
Town in Summit County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,611 |
| Coordinates | 40.6105100, -111.2807400 |
| Altitude | 2000 |
| Country | United States |
End: Francis (-111.28074, 40.61051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $7.32 | $14.65 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $8.71 | $17.43 |
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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