Origin
Mona, UT
Late night in Mona on Sunday
Local time
4:05 AM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mona, 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 24m
Distance
77.1 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mona, UT
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Salt Lake City, UT
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 77.1-mile drive from Mona, UT, to Salt Lake City, UT, will take you about 1 hour and 24 minutes. Designed for a single day, this trip is easily manageable without an overnight stay. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway, East 300 North Street, and SR 269, with a significant portion on Veterans Memorial Highway for a continuous stretch of 73.7 miles. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $12. Both your origin and destination are within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent regional feel throughout your travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 73.7 mi | 1h 16m |
| East 300 North Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| SR 269 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 200 North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Temple | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 400 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 73.7 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mona, UT and Salt Lake City, UT.
1
Start on Center Street
75 ft
·
9 sec
·
Center Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto SR 54
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
200 North
4
Continue on SR 54
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 300 North Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
6
Merge onto I 15
74 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 306
Toward 600 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on SR 269
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 269
Exit 121; 306
Toward SR 269: 600 South
9
Turn left onto SR 270
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Temple
10
Turn right onto US 89
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
400 South
11
Turn left onto Main Street
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.5 miles from Mona, 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 73.7 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 77.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Navigation decision point
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m 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
75.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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
77.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.22 one way
$24.44 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $12.81 | $25.61 |
| premium | $4.53 | $13.75 | $27.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.02 | $34.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.10 | $3.70 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.79 | $4.93 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
4:05 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Patchy Frost then Sunny
NW 3 to 8 mph
15% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:36PM MDT until April 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:36PM MDT until April 17 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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
8 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
1h 24m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than a pure interstate experience. While 100% of the journey involves highway driving, the character is more akin to navigating varied local roads than a monotonous freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 73.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, giving you a substantial period of consistent travel. The road's personality shifts as you move from local streets to the main highway, requiring your attention at various points.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.7 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 early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 24m 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 77.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 73.7 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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