Origin
Salt Lake City, UT
Morning in Salt Lake City on Tuesday
Local time
10:59 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salt Lake City, UT to Mapleton, 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 4m
Distance
54.2 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
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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Mapleton, UT
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Trip Overview
Salt Lake City to Mapleton is 54.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via I-15 ALT, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, entirely within Utah, offering a straightforward connection between two points. Given its short duration and mostly highway profile, it's an easy day trip or a quick leg of a larger adventure. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it a practical choice for efficient travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 15 ALT | 47 mi | 50m |
| 400 South | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Maple Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Temple | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 1600 West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 500 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 15 ALT
— 47 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City, UT and Mapleton, 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
47 mi
·
50 min
·
I 15 ALT
Toward I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 260
Toward SR 77: 400 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
461 ft
·
13 sec
Toward SR 77: Springville, Mapleton, Springville Art Museum, 400 South
Use the left lane.
9
Turn straight onto SR 77
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
400 South
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn right onto US 89
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn straight onto US 89
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
13
Continue on US 89
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
1600 West
14
Turn left onto SR 147
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Maple Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.1 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 53.1 — 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.
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...
7
48.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward SR 77: 400 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 260
Toward SR 77: 400 South
9
48.8 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 77: Springville, Mapleton, Springville Art Museum, 400 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 77: Springville, Mapleton, Springvill...
6
53.1 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
|
SR 147 / Maple Street
Turn left onto SR 147 / Maple Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.59 one way
$17.18 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $9.00 | $18.01 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 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 | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Mapleton, UT
Morning in Mapleton on Tuesday
Local time
10:59 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°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 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 4m 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 route is predominantly highway driving, with 87% of the total mileage on freeways. You'll experience a long stretch of 47 miles on I-15 ALT before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a more urban feel with frequent exits and merging traffic as you depart Salt Lake City, gradually becoming less dense as you head south. The final portion will involve navigating local streets like State Street and 400 South.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47 mi on I 15 ALT.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 15 ALT and 400 South. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 300 South.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 15 ALT): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Mapleton, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Springville Art Museum along the way.
Springville Art Museum
48.8 mi in
|
~55m
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 4m. Total distance: 54.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47 miles on I 15 ALT. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Mapleton, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1.5 miles (I 15 ALT): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Mapleton, 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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