How far is Salt Lake City, UT from Wolf Creek, UT?
The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Wolf Creek, UT is about 49 miles (78.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Davis 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 Wolf Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City and Wolf 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
730 ft · 27 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto 400 South
1.3 mi · 3 min · 400 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North: Ogden
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
15.8 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Ogden
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 109
3181 ft · 42 sec · Oak Hills Drive Exit
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Harrison Boulevard
5.3 mi · 10 min · Harrison Boulevard
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Turn right onto 20th Street
31 m · 5 sec · 20th Street
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Turn left onto Valley Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Valley Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ogden Canyon Road
5.1 mi · 11 min · Ogden Canyon Road
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Turn left
6.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Juniper Lane
93 m · 18 sec · Juniper Lane
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Turn left
29 m · 7 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 Wolf Creek.
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.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
15.8 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Salt Lake City and Sunny near Wolf 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 Wolf Creek?
The road trip is about 49 miles (78.9 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Fruit Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Salt Lake City and 24.5 miles from Wolf Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.36 one way or $16.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salt Lake City and Sunny near Wolf Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Fruit Heights
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 Fruit Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and Wolf Creek. Straight-line distance: 39.69 mi (63.88 km).
#1 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wolf Creek
Situated in the Ogden Valley within Weber County, this census-designated place sits at an elevation of 5,335 feet along the eastern slopes of the Wasatch Range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3332700, -111.8271600 |
| Altitude | 1626 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wolf Creek (-111.82716, 41.33327)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $4.83 | $8.36 | $16.71 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $8.86 | $17.73 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $10.86 | $21.73 |
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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