Death Valley to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Death Valley from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Death Valley to Salt Lake City is 399 miles (642.2 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located NE of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 478.8 miles, taking about 9h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Death Valley in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Death Valley 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.