Traveling from Salt Lake City to Enterprise covers 291.6 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 6 minutes of drive time. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straightforward interstate sprint, plan on dedicating a full day to complete the journey. You should set aside approximately $46 for fuel costs to cover the trip. While the route stays entirely within the Mountain West region of Utah, the local roads require your full attention throughout the day. It is a manageable distance for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination by evening if you depart early. This is an ideal route for drivers who prefer navigating local roads over the monotony of major highways.
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
145.8 miles from Salt Lake City, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 15 ALT
248.7 mi
4h 6m
West 200 North
27.5 mi
32m
Bench Road
8.1 mi
12m
SR 18
2.7 mi
3m
200 North
1.4 mi
2m
Main Street
0.8 mi
2m
East Main Street
0.8 mi
1m
West Temple
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 15 ALT
— 248.7 mi, about 4h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City, UT and Enterprise, 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
249 mi·4 hr 6 min·I 15 ALT
Toward I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, CheyenneUse the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward SR 56
8
Turn left onto SR 56
1.4 mi·2 min·200 North
9
Continue on SR 56
27 mi·32 min·West 200 North
10
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
11
Continue on Bench Road
4.7 mi·6 min·Bench Road
12
Continue on Bench Road
3.5 mi·5 min·Bench Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto SR 18
2.7 mi·3 min·SR 18
14
Continue on SR 219
0.8 mi·1 min·East Main Street
15
Turn right onto 100 East
21 ft·1 sec·100 East
16
Arrive at destination
100 East
Trip Plan
For a smooth journey, aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight hours, especially since the turn-heavy nature of these local roads can be more taxing after dark. With only one planned stop recommended for a trip of this length, look for a convenient spot midway to stretch your legs and refuel. Keeping your $46 fuel budget in mind, it is wise to top off your tank before leaving Salt Lake City to avoid the unpredictability of local stations along less-traveled segments. Since this route lacks major highway infrastructure, keep your GPS updated and stay alert for frequent turns. Taking advantage of the route's flexibility is your biggest asset, so do not hesitate to build in extra time if you encounter slow-moving traffic on the smaller local roads.
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 145.8 miles from Salt Lake City, UT, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 248.7 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 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.8 miles or 2h 27m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enterprise, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City, UT
This is one driving day of about 291.6 miles and 5h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Salt Lake City, 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 I 15 ALT for about 248.7 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 250.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
4
0.6 mi into trip|~2m in|SR 269 / 500 South
Turn right onto SR 269 / 500 South
Navigation decision point
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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...
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250.2 mi into trip|~4h 11m in
Take the exit toward SR 56
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward SR 56
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.21 one way
$92.42 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg102 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$48.44
$96.87
premium
$4.53
$52.02
$104.03
diesel
$5.61
$64.38
$128.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
87.5
1
$30.62
$14.00
Efficient EV
72.9
0
$25.52
$11.66
EV Truck/SUV
116.6
1
$40.82
$18.66
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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Salt Lake City, UT
Evening
in Salt Lake City on Saturday
Local time
7:30 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Enterprise, UT
Evening
in Enterprise on Saturday
Local time
7:30 PM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Fairview, UT
146 mi in
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
11 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
5h 6m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a technical and engaging experience, as this route relies entirely on local roads like 300 South, State Street, and 500 South rather than high-speed interstates. With a highway share of 0%, you will spend the entire 291.6 miles navigating through turns and transitions rather than cruising on long, straight stretches. The road's personality is defined by its constant shifts, making it a more focused drive than a typical cross-country highway trip. Be prepared for a winding, turn-heavy path that demands steady concentration from start to finish. Because there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, you will find yourself actively adjusting your speed and direction throughout the duration of the trip.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 248.7 mi on I 15 ALT.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 15 ALT and West 200 North. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 300 South.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 6m drive. You will face about 10 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 0.6 miles (SR 269 / 500 South): Navigation decision point.
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.
The longest stretch is about 248.7 miles on I 15 ALT. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 0.6 miles (SR 269 / 500 South): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Enterprise, UT before the return drive.
