How far is Salt Lake City, UT from Spring Creek, NV?
The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Spring Creek, NV is about 244.9 miles (394.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Elko County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salt Lake City and Spring Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City and Spring Creek.
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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
1.4 km · 2 min · 500 South
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Take the ramp straight toward I 15 South, I 80: Las Vegas, Cheyenne, Reno, Salt Lake City International Airport
807 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Reno, Salt Lake City International Airport
1817 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
226.4 mi · 3 hr 36 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business West: Elko East
1825 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto East Jennings Way
1033 ft · 30 sec · East Jennings Way
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Turn right onto East Idaho Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Idaho Street
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Turn left onto 12th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 12th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lamoille Highway
10.1 mi · 14 min · Lamoille Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamoille Highway
30 m · 3 sec · Lamoille Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lamoille Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lamoille Highway
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Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Spring Creek Parkway
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Turn right onto Glen Haven Drive
1321 ft · 1 min · Glen Haven Drive
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Turn right onto Frisco Drive
2987 ft · 2 min · Frisco Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frisco Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salt Lake City and Spring Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
226 mi · 03h 36m
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 Clear leaving Salt Lake City and Partly Cloudy near Spring Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salt Lake City to Spring Creek?
The road trip is about 244.9 miles (394.1 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
West Wendover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.2 miles from Salt Lake City and 122.7 miles from Spring Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 8:40 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.58 one way or $81.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Salt Lake City and Spring Creek, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Salt Lake City and Partly Cloudy near Spring Creek.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and Spring Creek. Straight-line distance: 193.41 mi (311.27 km).
#1 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spring Creek
Census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 12,361 |
| Coordinates | 40.7265900, -115.5859000 |
| Altitude | 1725 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Creek (-115.5859, 40.72659)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $4.70 | $40.58 | $81.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $42.93 | $85.86 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $45.14 | $90.27 |
| Diesel | $5.95 | $51.36 | $102.73 |
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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