How far is Salt Lake City, UT from Hildale, UT?

The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Hildale, UT is about 314 miles (505.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.9 miles (428 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
314.02 mi
05h 27m
Flight
265.96 mi
428.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.96 mi
Kilometers
428.02 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.02 mi
Kilometers
505.37 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hildale
Sat, Apr 11, 5:15 PM MDT
Return by in Salt Lake City
Sat, Apr 11, 10:43 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salt Lake City
2026-04-11T11:48
Arrive Hildale
Sat, Apr 11, 5:15 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:04 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salt Lake City
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kanosh
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Salt Lake City
157.1 mi
02h 43m
To Hildale
157 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    279.8 mi · 4 hr 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 17: Toquerville, Hurricane

    1421 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South 100 East

    556 ft · 23 sec · South 100 East

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East 100 South

    21.8 mi · 27 min · East 100 South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Utah Avenue

    1.9 mi · 5 min · West Utah Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Utah Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 15 South
280 mi · 89%
East 100 South
21.8 mi · 7%
West Utah Avenue
1.94 mi · 1%
West Temple
0.63 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

280 mi · 04h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.1 mi
265.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanosh
02h 43m from Salt Lake City
Leave By
6:04 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Salt Lake City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hildale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 314 miles (505.4 km) and usually takes 05h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kanosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.1 miles from Salt Lake City and 157 miles from Hildale.

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

The direct path is about 265.9 miles (428 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:04 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.13 one way or $86.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Salt Lake City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hildale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and Hildale. Straight-line distance: 265.96 mi (428.02 km).

Salt Lake City

#1 Salt Lake City

The capital of Utah.

Population200,567
Coordinates40.7607800, -111.8910500
Altitude1299
CountryUnited States
Hildale

#2 Hildale

City in Washington County, Utah, United States

Population2,944
Coordinates37.0036000, -112.9668800
Altitude1539
CountryUnited States
Start: Salt Lake City (-111.89105, 40.76078)
End: Hildale (-112.96688, 37.0036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 505 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.08 gal
41.95 L · about $43.13
Round trip
$86.27
22.16 gal · 83.9 L
Estimated CO2
98.5 kg one way
Round trip: 196.9 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $43.13 $86.27
Mid-grade $4.23 $46.88 $93.76
Premium $4.55 $50.40 $100.81
Diesel $5.41 $59.96 $119.93

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Salt Lake City and Hildale. The current time is 11:48:08.

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.