Origin
Salt Lake City, UT
Morning in Salt Lake City on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salt Lake City, UT to West Mountain, 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 11m
Distance
61.2 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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West Mountain, UT
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Trip Overview
Salt Lake City to West Mountain is 61.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 11 minutes via I 15 ALT, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically in Utah, making it a straightforward local excursion. Given its short duration and focused highway profile, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or an easy leg of a larger journey. You'll spend most of your time on main roads, so it's less about winding scenic byways and more about efficient travel between two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 15 ALT | 56.1 mi | 59m |
| 9600 South | 3 mi | 5m |
| West Temple | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South 5600 West Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 500 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 300 South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 15 ALT
— 56.1 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City, UT and West Mountain, 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
56 mi
·
59 min
·
I 15 ALT
Toward I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 250
Toward SR 115: Payson, Main St
8
Turn sharp right onto SR 115
392 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto 9600 South
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
9600 South
10
Turn right onto SR 147
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South 5600 West Street
11
Arrive at destination
SR 147
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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.6 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 57.6 — 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
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~0m in
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300 South
Turn right onto 300 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
|
SR 186 / State Street
Turn right onto SR 186 / State Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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SR 269 / 500 South
Turn right onto SR 269 / 500 South
Navigation decision point
8
1.5 mi into trip
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~4m in
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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...
6
57.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward SR 115: Payson, Main St
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 250
Toward SR 115: Payson, Main St
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.70 one way
$19.40 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $10.17 | $20.33 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.92 | $21.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.57 | $3.92 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
West Mountain, UT
Morning in West Mountain on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
MDT
Current temp
37°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
25 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 11m 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 journey utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter stretches on I 15 ALT and West Temple, indicating a predominantly fast-paced experience. The longest uninterrupted segment covers 56.1 miles on I 15 ALT, meaning you can settle in for a solid period of consistent driving. Expect efficient travel rather than a leisurely cruise; the road's character is built for covering distance smoothly.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.1 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 9600 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 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 11m drive. You will face about 9 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.
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 11m. Total distance: 61.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m 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 56.1 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 0.6 miles (SR 269 / 500 South): Navigation decision point.
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 West Mountain, 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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