How far is Salt Lake City, UT from Midway, UT?
The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Midway, UT is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Summit County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salt Lake City and Midway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City and Midway.
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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
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: Cheyenne
1933 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24.1 mi · 26 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
1224 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 40: Heber, Vernal
2081 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto River Road
3 mi · 5 min · River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward River Road
35 m · 2 sec · River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto River Road
2421 ft · 48 sec · River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Road
24 m · 2 sec · River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto River Road
1283 ft · 26 sec · River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward River Road
16 m · 1 sec · River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto River Road
1072 ft · 21 sec · River Road
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Continue on 400 East
1204 ft · 28 sec · 400 East
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Turn right onto Main Street
2953 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salt Lake City and Midway.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Salt Lake City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salt Lake City to Midway?
The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 23.1 miles from Salt Lake City and 23.1 miles from Midway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 4:34 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Salt Lake City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midway.
Stop Ideas Near Summit Park
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 Summit Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and Midway. Straight-line distance: 27.79 mi (44.73 km).
#1 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Midway
City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 5,465 |
| Coordinates | 40.5121800, -111.4743500 |
| Altitude | 1702 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midway (-111.47435, 40.51218)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.35 | $12.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $7.41 | $14.83 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $8.82 | $17.64 |
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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