How far is South Salt Lake, UT from Salt Lake City, UT?
The driving distance from South Salt Lake, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Salt Lake and Salt Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Salt Lake and Salt Lake City.
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Start on State Street
28 m · 6 sec · State Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 West
2607 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 15 North, I 80 West: Salt Lake, Reno
2507 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on West Temple
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on West Temple Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Temple Street
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Turn right onto 400 South
822 ft · 31 sec · 400 South
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Turn left onto Main Street
24 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Salt Lake and Salt Lake City.
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.
West Temple
Continue on West Temple
1.22 mi · 00h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving South Salt Lake and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Salt Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Salt Lake to Salt Lake City?
The road trip is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and usually takes 00h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Centerfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from South Salt Lake and 2.1 miles from Salt Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.58 one way or $1.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around South Salt Lake and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Salt Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Centerfield
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 Centerfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Salt Lake and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 2.9 mi (4.67 km).
#1 South Salt Lake
City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 25,248 |
| Coordinates | 40.7188400, -111.8882700 |
| Altitude | 1297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-111.890996, 40.760782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.58 | $1.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $0.63 | $1.27 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $0.68 | $1.36 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $0.81 | $1.62 |
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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