Traveling from Salt Lake City to Hildale spans 314 miles and typically requires about 5 hours and 27 minutes of driving time. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straightforward interstate sprint, it is best suited for a single, focused day trip. You should budget approximately $48 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Mountain West locations. While the journey is manageable in one go, the nature of the local roads means you will spend more time behind the wheel than a typical highway commute. Planning for at least one stop will help you break up the navigation through the various local streets.
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
157 miles from Salt Lake City, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 38m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 15 ALT
279.8 mi
4h 35m
East 100 South
21.8 mi
27m
SR 17
8.7 mi
14m
West Utah Avenue
1.9 mi
4m
West Temple
0.6 mi
1m
State Street
0.3 mi
<1m
500 South
0.3 mi
<1m
300 South
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 15 ALT
— 279.8 mi, about 4h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City, UT and Hildale, 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
280 mi·4 hr 35 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·42 sec
Toward SR 17: Toquerville, Hurricane
8
Turn left onto SR 17
8.7 mi·14 min·SR 17
9
Turn left onto South 100 East
0.1 mi·23 sec·South 100 East
10
Turn left onto SR 59
22 mi·27 min·East 100 South
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto West Utah Avenue
1.9 mi·4 min·West Utah Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
East Utah Avenue
Trip Plan
Since you are navigating 314 miles of local roads, try to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight for the turns ahead. Given that your longest uninterrupted stretch on 300 South is zero miles, constant vigilance is necessary; keep your GPS updated and ready for frequent transitions. Planning for at least one dedicated stop is essential to manage the fatigue that comes with a turn-heavy route. Since fuel costs will run you about $48, consider topping off your tank before leaving the Salt Lake City area to avoid searching for stations on unfamiliar local roads. Flexibility is your best asset here, so don't be afraid to pull over early if the local traffic feels more demanding than expected.
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 157 miles from Salt Lake City, UT, or about 2h 38m 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 69 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157 miles or 2h 38m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hildale, 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 314 miles and 5h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 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 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 290.3 — 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
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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...
5
281.3 mi into trip|~4h 40m in
Take the exit toward SR 17: Toquerville, Hurricane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 17: Toquerville, Hurricane
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290.3 mi into trip|~4h 55m in|SR 59 / East 100 South
Turn left onto SR 59 / East 100 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.76 one way
$99.52 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg110 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$52.16
$104.31
premium
$4.53
$56.01
$112.03
diesel
$5.61
$69.33
$138.65
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
94.2
1
$32.97
$15.07
Efficient EV
78.5
0
$27.47
$12.56
EV Truck/SUV
125.6
1
$43.96
$20.10
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% 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
Hildale, UT
Evening
in Hildale on Saturday
Local time
7:30 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Nibley, UT
157 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
6 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 27m 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
~17 min detour
$12
near mile 32.5
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
~32 min detour
$10
near mile 238.2
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...
15 mi from route
~36 min detour
$35
near mile 270.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route trades the predictability of a major interstate for a more hands-on, turn-heavy local driving experience. You will navigate through city infrastructure like 300 South, State Street, and 500 South, as the route is comprised entirely of local roads with 0% highway share. Because there is no extended highway stretch, you will find yourself constantly adjusting your pace as you transition between these specific local thoroughfares. Expect a departure from the monotonous grind of high-speed transit, as the path demands your full attention to navigate the frequent turns required to reach your destination.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 279.8 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 East 100 South. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 300 South.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 27m 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 1.5 miles (I 15 ALT): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,062 ft3,633 ft
Total Climb
2,173 ft
Total Descent
2,804 ft
Highest Point
6,062 ft
~179.4 mi in
Elevation Range
2,430 ft
Notable High Points
4,793 ft at ~22.4 miles+284 ft prominence
5,155 ft at ~89.7 miles+52 ft prominence
6,062 ft at ~179.4 miles+111 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Salt Lake City, UT to Hildale, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Hurricane along the way.
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 279.8 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 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, Cedar Breaks National Monument and Zion National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 10.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hildale, UT before the return drive.
