How far is Spanish Fork, UT from Silver Lake Summer Home Area, UT?

The driving distance from Spanish Fork, UT to Silver Lake Summer Home Area, UT is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
34.75 mi
01h 02m
Flight
26.51 mi
42.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.51 mi
Kilometers
42.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.75 mi
Kilometers
55.92 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Lake Summer Home Area
Thu, Oct 15, 1:46 PM MDT
Return by in Spanish Fork
Thu, Oct 15, 2:48 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spanish Fork
2026-10-15T12:44
Arrive Silver Lake Summer Home Area
Thu, Oct 15, 1:46 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spanish Fork
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
Lindon
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Spanish Fork
17.3 mi
00h 31m
To Silver Lake Summer Home Area
17.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
45°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spanish Fork and Silver Lake Summer Home Area.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spanish Fork and Silver Lake Summer Home Area.

  1. 1

    Start on 400 North

    15 m · 8 sec · 400 North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1925 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.8 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 241

    1506 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 1600 North

    2250 ft · 56 sec · 1600 North

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Geneva Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 200 South

    159 m · 22 sec · 200 South

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 100 East

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 100 East

  11. 11

    Continue on Canyon Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Canyon Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Alpine Loop Road

    2052 ft · 41 sec · West Alpine Loop Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Alpine Scenic Highway

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Alpine Scenic Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North American Fork Canyon Road

    2.5 mi · 9 min · North American Fork Canyon Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Granite Flat Campground Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Granite Flat Campground Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Silver Lake Flat Road

    2.1 mi · 6 min · Silver Lake Flat Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    844 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    40 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spanish Fork and Silver Lake Summer Home Area.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
14.8 mi · 43%
Alpine Scenic Highway
4.68 mi · 13%
Canyon Road
3.47 mi · 10%
North American Fork Canyon Road
2.49 mi · 7%
Silver Lake Flat Road
2.12 mi · 6%
Geneva Road
1.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

14.8 mi · 00h 16m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lindon
00h 31m from Spanish Fork
Leave By
4:26 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spanish Fork and Sunny near Silver Lake Summer Home Area.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spanish Fork to Silver Lake Summer Home Area?

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Lindon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Spanish Fork and 17.4 miles from Silver Lake Summer Home Area.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:26 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.94 one way or $11.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spanish Fork and Sunny near Silver Lake Summer Home Area.

Stop Ideas Near Lindon

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

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

RAIL

Provo

14 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

49 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

49 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

100 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spanish Fork and Silver Lake Summer Home Area. Straight-line distance: 26.51 mi (42.66 km).

Spanish Fork

#1 Spanish Fork

A city in Utah County, Utah.

Population41,268
Coordinates40.1149600, -111.6549200
Altitude1395
CountryUnited States
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#2 Silver Lake Summer Home Area

Situated within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in American Fork Canyon, this Utah County locale sits at an elevation of 7,448 feet.

Population0
Coordinates40.4985600, -111.6493700
Altitude2270
CountryUnited States
Start: Spanish Fork (-111.65492, 40.11496)
End: Silver Lake Summer Home Area (-111.64937, 40.49856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.64 L · about $5.94
Round trip
$11.88
2.46 gal · 9.28 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.83 $5.94 $11.88
Mid-grade $5.12 $6.30 $12.60
Premium $5.36 $6.59 $13.18
Diesel $6.28 $7.72 $15.45

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Spanish Fork and Silver Lake Summer Home Area. The current time is 12:44:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.