How far is Salt Lake City, UT from Washington, UT?
The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Washington, UT is about 297.7 miles (479.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.4 miles (427.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City and Washington.
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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
295 mi · 4 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right
2385 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
3123 ft · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Telegraph Street
526 ft · 24 sec · East Telegraph Street
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Turn left onto North 100 East
41 m · 11 sec · North 100 East
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Turn left
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
6 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salt Lake City and Washington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 15 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne
295 mi · 04h 51m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Salt Lake City and Sunny near Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salt Lake City to Washington?
The road trip is about 297.7 miles (479.1 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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 148.9 miles from Salt Lake City and 148.8 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.4 miles (427.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 7:02 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.92 one way or $81.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Salt Lake City and Sunny near Washington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and Washington. Straight-line distance: 265.44 mi (427.18 km).
#1 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Washington
City in Washington County, Kansas
| Population | 31,939 |
| Coordinates | 37.1305400, -113.5082900 |
| Altitude | 851 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-113.50829, 37.13054)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 479 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $40.92 | $81.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $44.47 | $88.94 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $47.81 | $95.62 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $56.88 | $113.76 |
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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