How far is Wolf Creek, UT from Salt Lake City, UT?
The driving distance from Wolf Creek, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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.
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 01h 06m.
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.
City in Davis County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wolf Creek and Salt Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolf Creek and Salt Lake City.
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Start on the route
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Juniper Lane
93 m · 17 sec · Juniper Lane
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Turn right onto Wolf Creek Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wolf Creek Drive
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Continue on 5100 East
5.2 mi · 8 min · 5100 East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ogden Canyon
5.1 mi · 11 min · Ogden Canyon
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Turn left onto Valley Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Valley Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 20th Street
31 m · 9 sec · 20th Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard
4.3 mi · 8 min · Harrison Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Harrison Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Harrison Boulevard
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Turn left
12.2 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 400 South
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on City Center, Temple Square, Vivint Arena
155 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto 400 South
1.2 mi · 3 min · 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 Wolf Creek 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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
12.2 mi · 00h 15m
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 Wolf Creek and 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 Wolf Creek to Salt Lake City?
The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Fruit Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Wolf Creek and 30.3 miles from Salt Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:18 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.32 one way or $18.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wolf Creek and Sunny near Salt Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Fruit Heights
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 Fruit Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wolf Creek and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 39.69 mi (63.88 km).
#1 Wolf Creek
Situated in the Ogden Valley within Weber County, this census-designated place sits at an elevation of 5,335 feet along the eastern slopes of the Wasatch Range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3332700, -111.8271600 |
| Altitude | 1626 |
| 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 (-111.89099, 40.760784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $9.32 | $18.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $9.89 | $19.77 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
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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