How far is Salt Lake City, UT from Paradise, UT?
The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Paradise, UT is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (90 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salt Lake City and Paradise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City and Paradise.
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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 left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
37.9 mi · 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 91
899 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto 1100 South
4.5 mi · 6 min · 1100 South
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto 400 West
2288 ft · 45 sec · 400 West
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto 800 East
4.5 mi · 7 min · 800 East
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Turn left onto 9000 South
30 m · 4 sec · 9000 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 9000 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salt Lake City and Paradise.
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
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
37.9 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Sunny leaving Salt Lake City and Sunny near Paradise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salt Lake City to Paradise?
The road trip is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Farr West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Salt Lake City and 42.1 miles from Paradise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.9 miles (90 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 3:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.56 one way or $23.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salt Lake City and Sunny near Paradise.
Stop Ideas Near Farr West
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 Farr West.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and Paradise. Straight-line distance: 55.9 mi (89.96 km).
#1 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paradise
Town in Cache County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,056 |
| Coordinates | 41.5688200, -111.8380000 |
| Altitude | 1494 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paradise (-111.838, 41.56882)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.56 | $23.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $12.57 | $25.13 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $16.07 | $32.15 |
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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