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

The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Kamas, UT is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
43.87 mi
00h 56m
Flight
32.99 mi
53.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.99 mi
Kilometers
53.09 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.87 mi
Kilometers
70.6 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kamas
Thu, Apr 16, 7:31 AM MDT
Return by in Salt Lake City
Thu, Apr 16, 8:28 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salt Lake City
2026-04-16T06:35
Arrive Kamas
Thu, Apr 16, 7:31 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Summit Park
UT

Census-designated place in Summit County, Utah, United States

From Salt Lake City
21.9 mi
00h 28m
To Kamas
21.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph WNW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: Cheyenne

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    24.1 mi · 26 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 40: Heber, Vernal

    2081 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 248: Park City, Kamas

    1983 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Kearns Boulevard

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Kearns Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1140 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24.1 mi · 55%
Kearns Boulevard
11.4 mi · 26%
US 40
3.56 mi · 8%
I 15 South
2.1 mi · 5%
West Temple
0.63 mi · 1%
SR 248
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
33 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit Park
00h 28m from Salt Lake City
Leave By
4:36 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers leaving Salt Lake City and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms near Kamas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 21.9 miles from Salt Lake City and 21.9 miles from Kamas.

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

The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 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 Slight Chance T-storms near Kamas.

Stop Ideas Near Summit Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Summit Park, 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 Summit Park.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

25 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

25 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

58 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

61 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and Kamas. Straight-line distance: 32.99 mi (53.09 km).

Salt Lake City

#1 Salt Lake City

The capital of Utah.

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

#2 Kamas

City in Summit County, Utah, United States

Population2,344
Coordinates40.6430100, -111.2807400
Altitude1977
CountryUnited States
Start: Salt Lake City (-111.89105, 40.76078)
End: Kamas (-111.28074, 40.64301)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.86 L · about $6.03
Round trip
$12.07
3.1 gal · 11.72 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.03 $12.07
Mid-grade $4.23 $6.56 $13.12
Premium $4.55 $7.05 $14.10
Diesel $5.41 $8.39 $16.78

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Salt Lake City and Kamas. The current time is 06:35:27.

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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.