Apache Junction to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

507.9 miles 817.4 km · straight line
609.5 miles estimated 980.9 km · driving distance
12h 16min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
358° N bearing direction

How far is Apache Junction from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Apache Junction to Salt Lake City is 507.9 miles (817.4 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located N of Apache Junction. By car, the driving distance is approximately 609.5 miles, taking about 12h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Apache Junction in Arizona and Salt Lake City in Utah.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apache Junction and Salt Lake City. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Apache Junction to Salt Lake City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 16min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 43min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 57min $73–$213* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apache Junction & Salt Lake City

Quick Facts

Apache Junction
33.42°N, 111.55°W
America/Phoenix
525m elevation
Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients