Origin
Salt Lake City, UT
Late night in Salt Lake City on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salt Lake City, UT to Perry, 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 5m
Distance
55.6 mi
90 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 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
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.
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Trip Overview
This 55.6-mile drive from Salt Lake City, UT, to Perry, UT, is a straightforward, single-day trip that should take about 1 hour and 5 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing Veterans Memorial Highway, Highway 89, and 400 South, the route offers a local feel with plenty of turns. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, this drive is quite economical for a short excursion within the Mountain West region. Since there are no designated stops and the journey is relatively brief, you can easily fit this into a day without needing an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 49 mi | 51m |
| Highway 89 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| 400 South | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 750 North | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 300 South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 49 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City, UT and Perry, 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
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Street
4
Turn right onto US 89
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
400 South
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 15 North: Ogden
6
Merge onto I 15
16 mi
·
16 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
33 mi
·
34 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 315
9
Turn right onto SR 315
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 750 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 89
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
11
Continue on US 89
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 89
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto Allen Street
295 ft
·
12 sec
·
Allen Street
13
Turn right onto Freedom Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Freedom Street
14
Arrive at destination
Freedom Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 27.8 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 51.5 — 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
5
2 mi into trip
|
~5m 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.
6
17.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
51.5 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
SR 315 / West 750 North
Turn right onto SR 315 / West 750 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.81 one way
$17.62 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $9.24 | $18.47 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.28 | $24.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.78 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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
Perry, UT
Late night in Perry on Sunday
Local time
4:02 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
16 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 5m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with about 49 miles of the journey taking place on Veterans Memorial Highway. While the highway share is relatively low at 4%, the majority of the mileage is on Veterans Memorial Highway, suggesting a consistent road character for a significant portion of the trip. The profile indicates frequent turns, so be prepared for a more engaging driving experience than a simple interstate cruise. This isn't a monotonous stretch; it's a drive that requires your attention as you navigate through local roads.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 300 South.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.6 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 0.3 miles (SR 186 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 5m. Total distance: 55.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49 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: at 0.1 miles (300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (SR 186 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Golden Spike National Historical Park. 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 Perry, 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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