How far is Saratoga Springs, UT from Salem, UT?
The driving distance from Saratoga Springs, UT to Salem, UT is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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 00h 47m.
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.
The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saratoga Springs and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saratoga Springs and Salem.
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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 right to continue on SR 156: Spanish Fork
2538 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 156: Spanish Fork, Salem, Main Street
72 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1444 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West 100 South
7 m · 1 sec · West 100 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 100 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saratoga Springs and Salem.
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
19.9 mi · 00h 21m
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 Saratoga Springs and Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saratoga Springs to Salem?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Orem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Saratoga Springs and 16.4 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.55 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saratoga Springs and Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Orem
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saratoga Springs and Salem. Straight-line distance: 23.82 mi (38.33 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 Salem
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 8,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.0530100, -111.6735400 |
| Altitude | 1405 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-111.67354, 40.05301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $5.55 | $11.11 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
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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