How far is Santa Clara, UT from Taylorsville, UT?

The driving distance from Santa Clara, UT to Taylorsville, UT is about 302.2 miles (486.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261 miles (420.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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
302.17 mi
04h 16m
Flight
261.04 mi
420.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.04 mi
Kilometers
420.11 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.17 mi
Kilometers
486.29 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylorsville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM MDT
Return by in Santa Clara
Thu, Apr 23, 10:24 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santa Clara
2026-04-23T01:51
Arrive Taylorsville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM MDT

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

Leave by
8:26 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Santa Clara
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
Kanosh
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Santa Clara
150.3 mi
02h 08m
To Taylorsville
151.9 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Clara and Taylorsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Santa Clara and Taylorsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Santa Clara Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Santa Clara Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on West Sunset Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Bluff Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Bluff Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Saint George Boulevard

    2 mi · 5 min · Saint George Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    286.4 mi · 4 hr 42 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 215

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 215

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 215 West

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Belt Route

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Belt Route

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 68: Redwood Road

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 68

    63 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Redwood Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Redwood Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4700 South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Clara and Taylorsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
286 mi · 95%
SR 48
2.59 mi · 1%
Saint George Boulevard
2.03 mi · 1%
West Sunset Boulevard
2.02 mi · 1%
Belt Route
1.52 mi · 1%
Redwood Road
1.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

286 mi · 04h 42m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
261 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanosh
02h 08m from Santa Clara
Leave By
8:26 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Santa Clara and Chance Rain Showers near Taylorsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Santa Clara to Taylorsville?

The road trip is about 302.2 miles (486.3 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Kanosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.3 miles from Santa Clara and 151.9 miles from Taylorsville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 261 miles (420.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 8:26 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.50 one way or $83.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Clara and Chance Rain Showers near Taylorsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Santa Clara and Taylorsville. Straight-line distance: 261.04 mi (420.11 km).

Santa Clara

#1 Santa Clara

City in Washingon County, Utah, United States

Population8,632
Coordinates37.1330400, -113.6541300
Altitude842
CountryUnited States
Taylorsville

#2 Taylorsville

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population59,402
Coordinates40.6677200, -111.9388300
Altitude1310
CountryUnited States
Start: Santa Clara Drive (-113.654131, 37.132939)
End: UT 266 (-111.93883, 40.667704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 486 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.66 gal
40.36 L · about $41.50
Round trip
$83.00
21.32 gal · 80.72 L
Estimated CO2
94.7 kg one way
Round trip: 189.5 kg / 418 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $41.50 $83.00
Mid-grade $4.23 $45.10 $90.20
Premium $4.55 $48.49 $96.98
Diesel $5.41 $57.69 $115.38

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Santa Clara and Taylorsville. The current time is 01:51:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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