How far is Salt Lake City, UT from Santa Clara, UT?
The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Santa Clara, UT is about 306.5 miles (493.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.9 miles (431.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Millard 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 Santa Clara.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City and Santa Clara.
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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
298.6 mi · 4 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
2.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right
65 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Bluff Street
1 mi · 2 min · Bluff Street
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Continue on West Sunset Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Boulevard
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Continue on Santa Clara Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · Santa Clara Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Santa Clara Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salt Lake City and Santa Clara.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 15 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne
299 mi · 04h 55m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Salt Lake City and Sunny near Santa Clara.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salt Lake City to Santa Clara?
The road trip is about 306.5 miles (493.2 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?
Meadow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.3 miles from Salt Lake City and 153.2 miles from Santa Clara.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.9 miles (431.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.12 one way or $84.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salt Lake City and Sunny near Santa Clara.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and Santa Clara. Straight-line distance: 267.94 mi (431.21 km).
#1 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santa Clara
City in Washingon County, Utah, United States
| Population | 8,632 |
| Coordinates | 37.1330400, -113.6541300 |
| Altitude | 842 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Clara (-113.65413, 37.13304)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 493 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $42.12 | $84.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $45.78 | $91.56 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $49.22 | $98.44 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $58.56 | $117.12 |
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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