Cincinnati to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1449.2 miles 2332.3 km · straight line
1739.1 miles estimated 2798.8 km · driving distance
34h 59min estimated drive time
$167 - $206 estimated fuel cost
~3h 25min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Cincinnati from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Cincinnati to Salt Lake City is 1449.2 miles (2332.3 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located WNW of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1739.1 miles, taking about 34h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 25min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati in Ohio 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Salt Lake City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 59min $167 - $206 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~41h 59min $139–$261* Budget
Train ~45h 29min $209–$609* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cincinnati & Salt Lake City

Quick Facts

Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m 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 483 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 121 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients