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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
244.88 mi
04h 10m
Flight
193.41 mi
311.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.41 mi
Kilometers
311.27 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.88 mi
Kilometers
394.09 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Creek
Wed, Sep 16, 2:48 AM PDT
Return by in Salt Lake City
Wed, Sep 16, 7:58 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salt Lake City
2026-09-15T23:37
Arrive Spring Creek
Wed, Sep 16, 3:48 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:40 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salt Lake City
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
West Wendover
NV

City in Elko County, Nevada, United States

From Salt Lake City
122.2 mi
02h 05m
To Spring Creek
122.7 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 3:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 mph ESE
Destination
36°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 3:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

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.

  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

    1558 ft · 52 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 500 South

    1.4 km · 2 min · 500 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 15 South, I 80: Las Vegas, Cheyenne, Reno, Salt Lake City International Airport

    807 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Reno, Salt Lake City International Airport

    1817 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    226.4 mi · 3 hr 36 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business West: Elko East

    1825 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Jennings Way

    1033 ft · 30 sec · East Jennings Way

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Idaho Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Idaho Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 12th Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lamoille Highway

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Lamoille Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamoille Highway

    30 m · 3 sec · Lamoille Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Lamoille Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lamoille Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Spring Creek Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Glen Haven Drive

    1321 ft · 1 min · Glen Haven Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Frisco Drive

    2987 ft · 2 min · Frisco Drive

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
226 mi · 92%
Lamoille Highway
12.2 mi · 5%
East Idaho Street
1.07 mi
Spring Creek Parkway
0.95 mi
12th Street
0.94 mi
500 South
0.9 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
193.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Wendover
02h 05m from Salt Lake City
Leave By
8:40 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Salt Lake City

#1 Salt Lake City

The capital of Utah.

Population200,567
Coordinates40.7607800, -111.8910500
Altitude1299
CountryUnited States
Spring Creek

#2 Spring Creek

Census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States

Population12,361
Coordinates40.7265900, -115.5859000
Altitude1725
CountryUnited States
Start: Salt Lake City (-111.89105, 40.76078)
End: Spring Creek (-115.5859, 40.72659)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.64 gal
32.71 L · about $40.58
Round trip
$81.16
17.28 gal · 65.42 L
Estimated CO2
76.8 kg one way
Round trip: 153.6 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Utah · Sep 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Salt Lake City, UT and Spring Creek, NV. The current time in Salt Lake City is 23:37:50, although it is 22:37:50 in Spring Creek.

Distance to Other Cities

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