How far is Smithfield, UT from Salt Lake City, UT?

The driving distance from Smithfield, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.29 mi
01h 30m
Flight
74.51 mi
119.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.51 mi
Kilometers
119.91 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.29 mi
Kilometers
145.3 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salt Lake City
Fri, May 1, 12:25 AM MDT
Return by in Smithfield
Fri, May 1, 1:55 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smithfield
2026-04-30T22:54
Arrive Salt Lake City
Fri, May 1, 12:25 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smithfield
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Pleasant View
UT

City in Weber County, Utah, United States

From Smithfield
45.1 mi
00h 45m
To Salt Lake City
45.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Smithfield and Salt Lake City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield and Salt Lake City.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Airport Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1000 West

    5.6 mi · 8 min · 1000 West

  4. 4

    Turn right

    23.7 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    2241 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    20.7 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.4 mi · 29 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 400 South

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on City Center, Temple Square, Vivint Arena

    155 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto 400 South

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 400 South

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Smithfield and Salt Lake City.

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
53.4 mi · 59%
1000 West
6 mi · 7%
Main Street
4.19 mi · 5%
400 South
1.54 mi · 2%
Airport Road
1.26 mi · 1%
City Center
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

27.4 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
74.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant View
00h 45m from Smithfield
Leave By
3:28 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Smithfield and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Salt Lake City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Smithfield to Salt Lake City?

The road trip is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Pleasant View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Smithfield and 45.2 miles from Salt Lake City.

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

The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.42 one way or $24.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Smithfield and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Salt Lake City.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant View

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pleasant View, 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 Pleasant View.

BUS

Ogden, Utah

11 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

62 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

62 mi away
300 South 600 West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smithfield and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 74.51 mi (119.91 km).

Smithfield

#1 Smithfield

City in Cache County, Utah

Population12,117
Coordinates41.8382600, -111.8327200
Altitude1403
CountryUnited States
Salt Lake City

#2 Salt Lake City

The capital of Utah.

Population200,567
Coordinates40.7607800, -111.8910500
Altitude1299
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-111.832655, 41.838259)
End: Main Street (-111.890996, 40.760782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.06 L · about $12.42
Round trip
$24.84
6.38 gal · 24.12 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.42 $24.84
Mid-grade $4.23 $13.50 $26.99
Premium $4.55 $14.51 $29.02
Diesel $5.41 $17.26 $34.53

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Smithfield and Salt Lake City. The current time is 22:54:35.

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.