How far is Salt Lake City, UT from Wendover, UT?
The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Wendover, UT is about 122 miles (196.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tooele 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 Wendover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City and Wendover.
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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
119.5 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wendover
969 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Aria Boulevard
942 ft · 38 sec · Aria Boulevard
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Turn left onto Wendover Boulevard
1236 ft · 36 sec · Wendover Boulevard
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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 Wendover.
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
119 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Clear leaving Salt Lake City and Mostly Clear near Wendover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salt Lake City to Wendover?
The road trip is about 122 miles (196.4 km) and usually takes 02h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grantsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.9 miles from Salt Lake City and 61.1 miles from Wendover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Salt Lake City and Mostly Clear near Wendover.
Stop Ideas Near Grantsville
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 Grantsville.
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and Wendover. Straight-line distance: 112.36 mi (180.83 km).
#1 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wendover
City in Tooele County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,483 |
| Coordinates | 40.7371500, -114.0375100 |
| Altitude | 1308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wendover (-114.03751, 40.73715)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.78 | $33.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $18.24 | $36.47 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $19.61 | $39.21 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $23.33 | $46.65 |
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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