Traveling from Hurricane to Salt Lake City covers 290.9 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 4 minutes of driving time. Because this route relies on local roads like West 100 South, South 100 East, and East State Street rather than major interstates, it functions best as a focused, one-day journey. You should budget approximately $45 for fuel to complete the trip. While it is entirely within the Mountain West region of Utah, the turn-heavy nature of the drive makes it feel more involved than a standard highway cruise. Plan for at least one stop to break up the drive, as the winding local roads require more consistent attention than a typical high-speed transit route.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
145.2 miles from Hurricane, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
279.8 mi
4h 35m
Toquerville Parkway
4.8 mi
7m
East State Street
3.5 mi
6m
SR 269
0.7 mi
1m
West Temple
0.3 mi
<1m
West 100 South
0.2 mi
<1m
Toquer Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
400 South
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 279.8 mi, about 4h 35m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 228 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,469 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~257 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hurricane, UT and Salt Lake City, UT.
1
Start on S 100 W
54 ft·9 sec·S 100 W
2
Continue on West 100 South
0.2 mi·37 sec·West 100 South
3
Continue on South 100 East
525 ft·18 sec·South 100 East
4
Turn right onto SR 9
3.5 mi·6 min·East State Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on SR 17
0.2 mi·16 sec·Toquer Boulevard
6
Continue on SR 17
4.8 mi·7 min·Toquerville Parkway
7
Turn slight right
433 ft·15 sec
Toward I 15 North
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 15 North
9
Merge onto I 15
280 mi·4 hr 35 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·26 sec
Exit 306Toward 600 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on SR 269
0.7 mi·1 min·SR 269
Exit 121; 306Toward SR 269: 600 South
12
Turn left onto SR 270
0.3 mi·50 sec·West Temple
13
Turn right onto US 89
0.2 mi·30 sec·400 South
14
Turn left onto Main Street
80 ft·3 sec·Main Street
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a 4-hour and 4-minute trek across local roads, aim to depart early in the morning to avoid the fatigue that can come with constant turning and navigation. Flexibility is your greatest advantage here, so use your one recommended stop to refuel and stretch your legs, ensuring you stay alert for the more technical portions of the drive. Keep your $45 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling intervals, as local roads can sometimes impact your vehicle's efficiency differently than high-speed cruising. Given the lack of long highway stretches, pay close attention to your GPS directions at every intersection to avoid missing a turn on the local road network. Staying hydrated and pacing yourself will make the 290.9-mile trip much more manageable.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 145.2 miles from Hurricane, UT, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 279.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 64 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.2 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salt Lake City, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hurricane, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hurricane, UT
This is one driving day of about 290.5 miles and 4h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Hurricane, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 279.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 290.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|SR 9 / East State Street
Turn right onto SR 9 / East State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
9.1 mi into trip|~15m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
288.9 mi into trip|~4h 51m 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
5
290.3 mi into trip|~4h 54m in|US 89 / 400 South
Turn right onto US 89 / 400 South
Navigation decision point
7
290.4 mi into trip|~4h 54m in|Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.28 one way
$90.56 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg102 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$47.73
$95.45
premium
$4.47
$51.17
$102.34
diesel
$4.80
$54.85
$109.70
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
87.2
1
$30.50
$13.94
Efficient EV
72.6
0
$25.42
$11.62
EV Truck/SUV
116.2
1
$40.67
$18.59
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Hurricane, UT
Late night
in Hurricane on Sunday
Local time
3:23 AM
MDT
Current temp
93°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 9 mph34% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 5:31PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:29PM MDT until July 17 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Salt Lake City, UT
Late night
in Salt Lake City on Sunday
Local time
3:23 AM
MDT
Current temp
96°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
NNW 6 mph59% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 5:31PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:29PM MDT until July 17 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
4h 54m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
$12
near mile 260.4
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of w...
13 mi from route
~31 min detour
$10
near mile 50.1
Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience the tall, stretching walls...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a very different experience than a standard interstate commute, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will be navigating a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full focus from start to finish. Because there are no long highway stretches, your longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on West 100 South, keeping you engaged with constant maneuvering. The road's personality is defined by its reliance on local thoroughfares, which creates a more intimate, albeit more demanding, driving environment. Be prepared for frequent speed changes and navigation shifts as you transition between these specific local roads throughout the 290.9-mile journey.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 279.8 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.3 miles in near SR 9 / East State Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 54m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (SR 9 / East State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 288.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Top landmarks
•Temple Square — religious complex in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
•Utah State Capitol — state capitol building of Utah, United States
•Salt Lake Tabernacle — building in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 279.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 23 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (SR 9 / East State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 288.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Cedar Breaks National Monument and Zion National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Salt Lake City, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
