How far is Salt Lake City, UT from Richmond, UT?

The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Richmond, UT is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.57 mi
01h 56m
Flight
80.38 mi
129.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.38 mi
Kilometers
129.36 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.57 mi
Kilometers
155.42 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Sat, May 2, 5:40 AM MDT
Return by in Salt Lake City
Sat, May 2, 7:37 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salt Lake City
2026-05-02T03:43
Arrive Richmond
Sat, May 2, 5:40 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salt Lake City
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Willard
UT

City in Box Elder County, Utah, United States

From Salt Lake City
48.3 mi
00h 58m
To Richmond
48.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph SSE
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Salt Lake City and Richmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    720 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 300 South

    748 ft · 38 sec · 300 South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Street

    730 ft · 27 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 400 South

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 400 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North: Ogden

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    15.8 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 91

    899 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto 1100 South

    4.5 mi · 6 min · 1100 South

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    18.9 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 1000 West

    5.5 mi · 8 min · 1000 West

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Airport Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    67 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    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 Richmond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
53.7 mi · 56%
1100 South
23.4 mi · 24%
Main Street
10.3 mi · 11%
1000 West
5.55 mi · 6%
400 South
1.31 mi · 1%
Airport Road
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
80.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willard
00h 58m from Salt Lake City
Leave By
2:36 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Salt Lake City and Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salt Lake City to Richmond?

The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Willard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Salt Lake City and 48.3 miles from Richmond.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.28 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salt Lake City and Sunny near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Willard

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Willard, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willard.

BUS

Ogden, Utah

21 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

73 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

73 mi away
300 South 600 West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 80.38 mi (129.36 km).

Salt Lake City

#1 Salt Lake City

The capital of Utah.

Population200,567
Coordinates40.7607800, -111.8910500
Altitude1299
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

City in Cache County, Utah

Population2,899
Coordinates41.9227100, -111.8135600
Altitude1405
CountryUnited States
Start: Salt Lake City (-111.89105, 40.76078)
End: Richmond (-111.81356, 41.92271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.9 L · about $13.28
Round trip
$26.55
6.82 gal · 25.8 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.28 $26.55
Mid-grade $4.23 $14.43 $28.86
Premium $4.55 $15.51 $31.02
Diesel $5.41 $18.45 $36.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Salt Lake City and Richmond. The current time is 03:43:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.