How far is Salt Lake City, UT from Mapleton, UT?
The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Mapleton, UT is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salt Lake City and Mapleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City and Mapleton.
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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
47 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 77: 400 South
1464 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 77: Springville, Mapleton, Springville Art Museum, 400 South
141 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto 400 South
1.9 mi · 3 min · 400 South
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Turn right onto Main Street
703 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
1573 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto State Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on 1600 West
2684 ft · 53 sec · 1600 West
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Turn left onto Maple Street
1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salt Lake City and Mapleton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 15 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne
47 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Salt Lake City and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance T-storms near Mapleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salt Lake City to Mapleton?
The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Lehi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Salt Lake City and 27.1 miles from Mapleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:20 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.44 one way or $14.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Salt Lake City and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance T-storms near Mapleton.
Stop Ideas Near Lehi
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 Lehi.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and Mapleton. Straight-line distance: 46.57 mi (74.94 km).
#1 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mapleton
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 11,139 |
| Coordinates | 40.1302300, -111.5785300 |
| Altitude | 1442 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mapleton (-111.57853, 40.13023)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.44 | $14.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $8.69 | $17.38 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $10.34 | $20.67 |
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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