Origin
Genola, UT
Late night in Genola on Sunday
Local time
4:23 AM
MDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Genola, UT to Salt Lake City, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
69.2 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Genola, UT
Emilio Sánchez Hernández
Salt Lake City, UT
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Trip Overview
Genola to Salt Lake City is 69.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive travels within the Mountain West region, primarily through Utah. Expect a turn-heavy local experience, making it a good option for a shorter, more engaging trip rather than a straightforward highway haul. Given the relatively short distance and duration, it's easily manageable within a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 62.1 mi | 1h 5m |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| SR 269 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 800 South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Temple | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 6 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 62.1 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Genola, UT and Salt Lake City, UT.
1
Start on South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto 800 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
800 South
3
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
5
Continue on US 6
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
6
Take the ramp onto US 6
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 6
Toward I 15 North, US 6 East: Salt Lake City
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 15; US 6
62 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 306
Toward 600 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on SR 269
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 269
Exit 121; 306
Toward SR 269: 600 South
10
Turn left onto SR 270
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Temple
11
Turn right onto US 89
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
400 South
12
Turn left onto Main Street
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Genola, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 69.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
800 South
At end of road, turn left onto 800 South
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Navigation decision point
7
5.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 6
Take the ramp onto US 6 toward I 15 North, US 6 East: Salt Lake City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 15 North, US 6 East: Salt Lake City
7
67.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward 600 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 306
Toward 600 South
7
69.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.97 one way
$21.93 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $11.49 | $22.99 |
| premium | $4.53 | $12.34 | $24.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.28 | $30.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.69 | $4.43 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Salt Lake City, UT
Late night in Salt Lake City on Sunday
Local time
4:23 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
27 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting a need for attention rather than autopilot. With only a 100% highway share, you'll be navigating a mix of roads, not just interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 62.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, indicating that most of your journey will involve more frequent changes in direction and speed. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience as you transition between different road types.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.1 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near 800 South.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (800 South): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 6): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Salt Lake City, UT
Full guide →Salt Lake City is the capital of, and largest city in, the U.S. state of Utah. It is a destination for outdoor recreation, with nearby mountains full of hiking trails and ski resorts made famous by the 2002 Winter Olympics. It is also well known as the headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon church). The city is set to host the Winter Olympics again in 2034. Salt Lake City has about 200,000 residents within the city limits (2019), and is the downtown hub for a metro area of over a million people. It sits on the border between the Rocky Mountains and the Great Basin, lying in the Salt Lake Valley along the Wasatch Range urban corridor, sandwiched between the Wasatch Mountains to the east and the Oquirrh Mountains and the Great Salt Lake to the west.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 69.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (800 South): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 6 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 6): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Salt Lake City, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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