How far is Salt Lake City, UT from Tooele, UT?
The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Tooele, UT is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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City in Utah County, Utah, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salt Lake City and Tooele.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City and Tooele.
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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
20.3 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 36 South: Tooele
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on SR 36
11.5 mi · 17 min · SR 36
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Turn left onto Vine Street
23 m · 2 sec · Vine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salt Lake City and Tooele.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
20.3 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Salt Lake City and Chance Rain Showers near Tooele.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salt Lake City to Tooele?
The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Highland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Salt Lake City and 17.3 miles from Tooele.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Salt Lake City and Chance Rain Showers near Tooele.
Stop Ideas Near Highland
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 Highland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and Tooele. Straight-line distance: 26.61 mi (42.83 km).
#1 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tooele
City in and county seat of Tooele County, Utah, United States
| Population | 37,046 |
| Coordinates | 40.5307800, -112.2982800 |
| Altitude | 1537 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tooele (-112.29828, 40.53078)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $6.60 | $13.21 |
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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