Origin
Salt Lake City, UT
Late night in Salt Lake City on Tuesday
Local time
4:28 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salt Lake City, UT to Elk Ridge, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
61.7 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salt Lake City, UT
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Elk Ridge, UT
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Trip Overview
This 61.7-mile drive from Salt Lake City, UT, to Elk Ridge, UT, is a straightforward 1-hour and 15-minute journey. Designed as a single-day trip, it's perfect for a quick excursion. The route primarily utilizes I 15 ALT and Loafer Mountain Parkway, keeping you on well-maintained roads for most of the way. With an estimated fuel cost of $10, this trip is quite budget-friendly. Both your origin and destination are within the Mountain West region, so expect consistent scenery throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 15 ALT | 53.4 mi | 57m |
| Loafer Mountain Parkway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Elkridge Drive | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Temple | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| SR 164 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Elk Ridge Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Park Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Park Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 15 ALT
— 53.4 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City, UT and Elk Ridge, UT.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto 300 South
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
300 South
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto SR 186
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
State Street
4
Turn right onto SR 269
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
500 South
5
Turn left onto SR 270
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Temple
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 ALT
53 mi
·
57 min
·
I 15 ALT
Toward I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 253
Toward SR 164
8
Turn sharp left onto SR 164
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
SR 164
9
Turn right onto Loafer Mountain Parkway
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Loafer Mountain Parkway
10
Continue on Elkridge Drive
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Elkridge Drive
11
Continue on North Elk Ridge Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Elk Ridge Drive
12
Enter roundabout onto North Park Drive
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Park Drive
13
Continue on North Park Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Park Drive
14
Continue on West Park Drive
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Park Drive
15
Turn right onto North Escalante Drive
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Escalante Drive
16
Turn left onto East Alpine Drive
331 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Alpine Drive
17
Turn right onto South Astor Lane
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Astor Lane
18
Arrive at destination
South Astor Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Salt Lake City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 55.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
300 South
Turn right onto 300 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 186 / State Street
Turn right onto SR 186 / State Street
Navigation decision point
8
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 15 ALT
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 ALT toward I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyen...
5
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward SR 164
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 253
Toward SR 164
5
55.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
SR 164
Turn sharp left onto SR 164
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.78 one way
$19.55 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| premium | $4.53 | $11.01 | $22.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.62 | $27.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.64 | $3.95 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Elk Ridge, UT
Late night in Elk Ridge on Tuesday
Local time
4:28 AM
MDT
Current temp
60°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
2 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 15m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the route on major roads. You'll experience a substantial 53.4-mile stretch on I 15 ALT, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. The transition to Loafer Mountain Parkway and then Elkridge Drive will likely introduce more local road characteristics as you approach your destination. Expect a generally smooth and efficient driving experience, with minimal need to navigate complex intersections or slower city streets.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.4 mi on I 15 ALT.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 15 ALT and Loafer Mountain Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 300 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 15m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (SR 186 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 15 ALT): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Salt Lake City, UT
Full guide →Founded 1847
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
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 15m. Total distance: 61.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.4 miles on I 15 ALT. 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 0.1 miles (300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (SR 186 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 15 ALT): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Elk Ridge, 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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