Origin
Highland, UT
Morning in Highland on Sunday
Local time
6:33 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Highland, 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
22m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland, UT
Sandra Seitamaa
Salt Lake City, UT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Highland to Salt Lake City, you can expect a quick, straightforward 15.1-mile journey. This highway-focused drive takes approximately 22 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting around $2 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for this short trek. Since both cities are located within the Mountain West region of Utah, you will experience a consistent high-desert climate throughout your transit. This route is an efficient way to connect the two areas, prioritizing speed and direct access over scenic wandering.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 201 | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| I 15 ALT | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West Temple Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 9180 West | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 9050 West | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 400 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Magna Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 201
— 10.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland, UT and Salt Lake City, UT.
1
Start on 9050 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
9050 West
2
At end of road, turn left onto Magna Main Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Magna Main Street
3
Turn right onto 9180 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
9180 West
4
Take the ramp
276 ft
·
7 sec
Toward SR 201 Eastbound
5
Merge onto SR 201
10 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 201
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 15 North, I 80 West: Salt Lake, Reno
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward 1300 South, West Temple
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 15 ALT
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 15 ALT
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on I 15 ALT
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 15 ALT
Exit 305D
Toward West Temple
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on SR 270
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Temple Street
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 15.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Magna Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto Magna Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 201
Merge onto SR 201
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 15 North, I 80 West: Salt Lake, Reno
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 15 North, I 80 West: Salt Lake, Reno
8
12.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 1300 South, West Temple
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 1300 South, West Temple
7
15.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.39 one way
$4.79 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Salt Lake City on Sunday
Local time
6:33 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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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?
You will spend roughly 78% of your time on highways, giving this trip a distinctly fast-paced, utilitarian feel. The most significant portion of your drive involves a 10.1-mile uninterrupted stretch along SR 201, which keeps the momentum high as you transition toward your destination. You will navigate a mix of road types, including I-15 ALT and West Temple Street, as you move from the suburban outskirts into the city center. Expect a smooth, consistent experience behind the wheel that favors efficiency over technical turns or complex navigation.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.1 mi on SR 201.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 201 and I 15 ALT. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Magna Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 15.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Magna Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (SR 201): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Highland, UT and Salt Lake City, UT, road signs point toward Reno and Temple.
Reno
11.2 mi in
|
~15m
Temple
12.1 mi in
|
~17m
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 22m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.1 miles on SR 201. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Salt Lake City, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.5 miles (Magna Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (SR 201): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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