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

The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to LaVerkin, UT is about 288.4 miles (464.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.9 miles (413.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
288.46 mi
04h 52m
Flight
256.84 mi
413.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.84 mi
Kilometers
413.35 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.46 mi
Kilometers
464.23 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in LaVerkin
Tue, May 26, 7:17 PM MDT
Return by in Salt Lake City
Wed, May 27, 12:09 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salt Lake City
2026-05-26T14:25
Arrive LaVerkin
Tue, May 26, 7:17 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 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
Fillmore
UT

City in and county seat of Millard County, Utah, United States

From Salt Lake City
144.3 mi
02h 26m
To LaVerkin
144.2 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.7 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    817 ft · 38 sec · West Center Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    33 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    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 LaVerkin.

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
11 steps
7 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 · 97%
West Temple
0.63 mi
State Street
0.3 mi
500 South
0.29 mi
SR 17
0.27 mi
West Center Street
0.15 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
04h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
256.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fillmore
02h 26m from Salt Lake City
Leave By
7:16 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Salt Lake City and Mostly Sunny near LaVerkin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 288.4 miles (464.2 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Fillmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.3 miles from Salt Lake City and 144.2 miles from LaVerkin.

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

The direct path is about 256.9 miles (413.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 7:16 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.63 one way or $79.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Salt Lake City and Mostly Sunny near LaVerkin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and LaVerkin. Straight-line distance: 256.84 mi (413.35 km).

Salt Lake City

#1 Salt Lake City

The capital of Utah.

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

#2 LaVerkin

City in Washington County, Utah, United States

Population4,060
Coordinates37.2010900, -113.2696700
Altitude973
CountryUnited States
Start: Salt Lake City (-111.89105, 40.76078)
End: LaVerkin (-113.26967, 37.20109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.18 gal
38.53 L · about $39.63
Round trip
$79.26
20.36 gal · 77.06 L
Estimated CO2
90.5 kg one way
Round trip: 180.9 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $39.63 $79.26
Mid-grade $4.23 $43.07 $86.14
Premium $4.55 $46.31 $92.62
Diesel $5.41 $55.09 $110.19

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Salt Lake City and LaVerkin. The current time is 14:25:13.

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.