How far is Salt Lake City, UT from Richfield, UT?
The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Richfield, UT is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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.
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 Richfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City and Richfield.
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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
7.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
2216 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto 300 North
58 m · 4 sec · 300 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 300 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salt Lake City and Richfield.
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 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Salt Lake City and Mostly Sunny near Richfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salt Lake City to Richfield?
The road trip is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Nephi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Salt Lake City and 81.2 miles from Richfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 12:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.31 one way or $44.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salt Lake City and Mostly Sunny near Richfield.
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 Richfield. Straight-line distance: 137.76 mi (221.7 km).
#1 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richfield
City in and county seat of Sevier County, Utah, United States
| Population | 7,911 |
| Coordinates | 38.7724700, -112.0840900 |
| Altitude | 1632 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richfield (-112.08409, 38.77247)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $22.31 | $44.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $24.24 | $48.49 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $26.07 | $52.13 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $31.01 | $62.02 |
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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