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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Emery County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
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Start on East Bayside Drive
75 m · 13 sec · East Bayside Drive
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Turn right onto South Bayside Drive
47 m · 10 sec · South Bayside Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Saratoga Drive
903 ft · 40 sec · South Saratoga Drive
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Continue on South Saratoga Road
1.1 km · 2 min · South Saratoga Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pony Express Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · East Pony Express Parkway
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Turn left onto North Saratoga Road
1.2 km · 2 min · North Saratoga Road
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Turn right onto Pioneer Crossing
3.4 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Crossing
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Price
884 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 6 East: Price
1212 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on State Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on West Highway Drive
2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
125.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway
10.8 mi · 11 min · Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, US 50: Grand Junction
664 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6, US 50
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
3.4 mi · 6 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Turn right onto 25 Road
2188 ft · 46 sec · 25 Road
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Continue on Riverside Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Riverside Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right
1864 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto South 5th Street
5.8 mi · 9 min · South 5th Street
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
16.1 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
604 ft · 19 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right
86 m · 21 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 Saratoga Springs and Delta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green River.
Green River
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saratoga Springs and Delta. Straight-line distance: 232.54 mi (374.24 km).
#1 Saratoga Springs
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 35,501 |
| Coordinates | 40.3491200, -111.9046600 |
| Altitude | 1373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Delta
City in Colorado
| Population | 9,030 |
| Coordinates | 38.7422100, -108.0689600 |
| Altitude | 1511 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delta (-108.06896, 38.74221)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 480 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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