Origin
Wellsville, UT
Morning in Wellsville on Tuesday
Local time
6:27 AM
MDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wellsville, UT to Salt Lake City, 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 24m
Distance
74 mi
119 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wellsville, UT
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Salt Lake City, UT
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Trip Overview
This 74-mile drive from Wellsville, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is a straightforward one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via Veterans Memorial Highway and US 89, with a smaller portion on Center Street. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $12, this route offers a convenient and budget-friendly journey within the Mountain West region. The drive is characterized by its frequent turns, making it more of a local exploration than a high-speed transit. Since it's under 1.5 hours, it’s perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 53.4 mi | 56m |
| US 89 | 16.9 mi | 20m |
| Center Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| 400 South | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| I 15 Business | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 53.4 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellsville, UT and Salt Lake City, UT.
1
Start on SR 101
148 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 23
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
3
Turn right onto US 89; US 91
17 mi
·
20 min
·
US 89; US 91
4
Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 15 Business; I 84 Business
5
Merge onto I 15; I 84
21 mi
·
21 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
27 mi
·
29 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 307
Toward 400 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
509 ft
·
14 sec
Toward City Center, Temple Square, Vivint Arena
Use the left lane.
10
Turn straight onto 400 South
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
400 South
11
Turn left onto Main Street
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37 miles from Wellsville, 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 39.6 and 73.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
39.6 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
67.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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.
7
72.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward 400 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 307
Toward 400 South
8
72.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward City Center, Temple Square, Vivint Arena
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward City Center, Temple Square, Vivint Arena
6
73.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.73 one way
$23.45 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $12.29 | $24.58 |
| premium | $4.53 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.34 | $32.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
| Efficient EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.36 | $4.74 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Salt Lake City, UT
Morning in Salt Lake City on Tuesday
Local time
6:27 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°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
8 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 24m 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 for this 74-mile route connecting Wellsville and Salt Lake City. Only 23% of the journey is on highways, meaning you'll spend most of your time on local roads like Veterans Memorial Highway and US 89. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 53.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. This profile suggests a more engaging driving experience with varied speeds and frequent directional changes, rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The road character will likely shift as you move from more rural settings to increasingly urban environments closer to Salt Lake City.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 39.6 miles in near I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74 miles you will encounter 9 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 39.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,585 ft
4,239 ft
Total Climb
1,476 ft
Total Descent
1,755 ft
Highest Point
5,585 ft
~5.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,346 ft
Notable High Points
5,585 ft at ~5.3 miles
+180 ft prominence
4,587 ft at ~42.3 miles
+97 ft prominence
4,317 ft at ~63.4 miles
+66 ft prominence
About the Cities
Arriving 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 24m. Total distance: 74 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Salt Lake City, 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 39.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Salt Lake City, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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