How far is Saratoga Springs, UT from Delta, CO?

The driving distance from Saratoga Springs, UT to Delta, CO is about 298.3 miles (480 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.5 miles (374.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
298.23 mi
05h 46m
Flight
232.54 mi
374.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.54 mi
Kilometers
374.24 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.23 mi
Kilometers
479.95 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delta
Wed, Aug 26, 2:15 PM MDT
Return by in Saratoga Springs
Wed, Aug 26, 8:01 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saratoga Springs
2026-08-26T08:28
Arrive Delta
Wed, Aug 26, 2:15 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 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
5:26 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saratoga Springs
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
Green River
UT

City in Emery County, Utah, United States

From Saratoga Springs
149 mi
02h 53m
To Delta
149.3 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Aug 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph ESE
Destination
93°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Aug 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saratoga Springs and Delta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saratoga Springs and Delta.

  1. 1

    Start on East Bayside Drive

    75 m · 13 sec · East Bayside Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Bayside Drive

    47 m · 10 sec · South Bayside Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Saratoga Drive

    903 ft · 40 sec · South Saratoga Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on South Saratoga Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Saratoga Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pony Express Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Pony Express Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Saratoga Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Saratoga Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Pioneer Crossing

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Crossing

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    19.9 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Price

    884 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto US 6 East: Price

    1212 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on West Highway Drive

    2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    125.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway

    10.8 mi · 11 min · Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, US 50: Grand Junction

    664 ft · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6, US 50

    860 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 25 Road

    2188 ft · 46 sec · 25 Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Riverside Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Riverside Parkway

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight right

    1864 ft · 51 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto South 5th Street

    5.8 mi · 9 min · South 5th Street

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 15 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    604 ft · 19 sec · East 3rd Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    86 m · 21 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saratoga Springs and Delta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
197 mi · 66%
South 5th Street
38.6 mi · 13%
Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway
25.4 mi · 9%
Veterans Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 7%
US 6 East
4.55 mi · 2%
Pioneer Crossing
3.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

126 mi · 02h 10m

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
05h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.8 mi
232.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green River
02h 53m from Saratoga Springs
Leave By
5:26 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saratoga Springs and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Delta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saratoga Springs to Delta?

The road trip is about 298.3 miles (480 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Green River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149 miles from Saratoga Springs and 149.3 miles from Delta.

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

The direct path is about 232.5 miles (374.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:26 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.95 one way or $81.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Saratoga Springs and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Delta.

Stop Ideas Near Green River

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Green River, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green River.

RAIL

Green River

250 South Broadway
RAIL

Helper

97 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saratoga Springs and Delta. Straight-line distance: 232.54 mi (374.24 km).

Saratoga Springs

#1 Saratoga Springs

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population35,501
Coordinates40.3491200, -111.9046600
Altitude1373
CountryUnited States
Delta

#2 Delta

City in Colorado

Population9,030
Coordinates38.7422100, -108.0689600
Altitude1511
CountryUnited States
Start: Saratoga Springs (-111.90466, 40.34912)
End: Delta (-108.06896, 38.74221)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.52 gal
39.84 L · about $40.95
Round trip
$81.91
21.04 gal · 79.68 L
Estimated CO2
93.5 kg one way
Round trip: 187 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $40.95 $81.91
Mid-grade $4.23 $44.51 $89.02
Premium $4.55 $47.86 $95.71
Diesel $5.41 $56.93 $113.87

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 · Aug 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Saratoga Springs and Delta. The current time is 08:28:17.

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.