How far is Spring Creek, NV from Salt Lake City, UT?
The driving distance from Spring Creek, NV to Salt Lake City, UT is about 244.3 miles (393.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Creek and Salt Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Creek and Salt Lake City.
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Start on Frisco Drive
2987 ft · 2 min · Frisco Drive
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Turn left onto Glen Haven Drive
1321 ft · 1 min · Glen Haven Drive
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Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Spring Creek Parkway
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Turn right onto Lamoille Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lamoille Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamoille Highway
33 m · 4 sec · Lamoille Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lamoille Highway
10.1 mi · 14 min · Lamoille Highway
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Turn right onto South 12th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 12th Street
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Turn right onto East Idaho Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Idaho Street
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Turn left onto East Jennings Way
633 ft · 17 sec · East Jennings Way
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 East: Salt Lake City
1859 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
226.2 mi · 3 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 269: 600 South
2995 ft · 1 min
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Continue on SR 269: 600 South
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto West Temple
1557 ft · 50 sec · West Temple
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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 Spring Creek and Salt Lake City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
226 mi · 03h 35m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Spring Creek and Mostly Clear near Salt Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Creek to Salt Lake City?
The road trip is about 244.3 miles (393.2 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
West Wendover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.9 miles from Spring Creek and 122.4 miles from Salt Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.89 one way or $87.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Spring Creek and Salt Lake City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Spring Creek and Mostly Clear near Salt Lake City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Creek and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 193.41 mi (311.27 km).
#1 Spring Creek
Census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 12,361 |
| Coordinates | 40.7265900, -115.5859000 |
| Altitude | 1725 |
| 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: Salt Lake City (-111.89105, 40.76078)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $5.09 | $43.89 | $87.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.40 | $46.53 | $93.06 |
| Premium | $5.70 | $49.15 | $98.30 |
| Diesel | $6.53 | $56.32 | $112.65 |
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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