Butte to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Butte from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Butte to Salt Lake City is 363.7 miles (585.3 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located S of Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 436.5 miles, taking about 8h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Butte in Montana and Salt Lake City in Utah.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Butte 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.