How far is Salt Lake City, UT from Morgan, UT?
The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Morgan, UT is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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.
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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
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City in Davis County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salt Lake City and Morgan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City and Morgan.
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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
730 ft · 27 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto 400 South
1.3 mi · 3 min · 400 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North: Ogden
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
15.8 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Ogden
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 109
3181 ft · 42 sec · Oak Hills Drive Exit
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Morgan, Evanston, Ski Areas
1655 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
15 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 66: Morgan
1695 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto North State Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North State Street
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Turn left onto Young Street
42 m · 5 sec · Young Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Young Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salt Lake City and Morgan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
15.8 mi · 00h 17m
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 Rain Showers Likely near Morgan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salt Lake City to Morgan?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Fruit Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Salt Lake City and 22.5 miles from Morgan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 4:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Salt Lake City and Rain Showers Likely near Morgan.
Stop Ideas Near Fruit Heights
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 Fruit Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and Morgan. Straight-line distance: 22.06 mi (35.51 km).
#1 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morgan
City in Morgan County, Utah, United States
| Population | 4,410 |
| Coordinates | 41.0360600, -111.6768800 |
| Altitude | 1545 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morgan (-111.67688, 41.03606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $6.73 | $13.45 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $7.23 | $14.47 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $8.61 | $17.21 |
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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