How far is Salt Lake City, UT from Nibley, UT?
The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Nibley, UT is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Juab 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 Nibley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City and Nibley.
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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
118.5 mi · 2 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Scipio
2261 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Street
24.4 mi · 29 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
1783 ft · 30 sec
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Take the exit left toward I 70 West: Richfield
2180 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Elsinore, Monroe
2170 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Elsinore Road
94 m · 5 sec · Elsinore Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn right
58 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salt Lake City and Nibley.
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
119 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Salt Lake City and Sunny near Nibley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salt Lake City to Nibley?
The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Nephi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Salt Lake City and 85.8 miles from Nibley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.59 one way or $47.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salt Lake City and Sunny near Nibley.
Stop Ideas Near Nephi
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 Nephi.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and Nibley. Straight-line distance: 143.8 mi (231.42 km).
#1 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nibley
City in Cache County, Utah
| Population | 7,168 |
| Coordinates | 38.6871900, -112.1224300 |
| Altitude | 1629 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nibley (-112.12243, 38.68719)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $23.59 | $47.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $25.64 | $51.28 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $27.57 | $55.13 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $32.80 | $65.59 |
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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