How far is Salt Lake City, UT from Highland, UT?
The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Highland, UT is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salt Lake City and Highland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City and Highland.
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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
22.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway
2106 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Timpanogos Highway
1754 ft · 47 sec · Timpanogos Highway
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Continue on Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
4.9 mi · 7 min · Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
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Turn right onto North 5600 West
2046 ft · 58 sec · North 5600 West
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Turn right onto West 10680 North
648 ft · 28 sec · West 10680 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 10680 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salt Lake City and Highland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 15 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne
22.9 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Salt Lake City and Sunny near Highland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salt Lake City to Highland?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Salt Lake City and 15.3 miles from Highland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salt Lake City and Sunny near Highland.
Stop Ideas Near South Jordan
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 South Jordan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and Highland. Straight-line distance: 23.72 mi (38.17 km).
#1 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 17,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.4254800, -111.7944700 |
| Altitude | 1518 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland (-111.79447, 40.42548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.20 | $8.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $4.91 | $9.83 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
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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