Denver to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

370.6 miles 596.4 km · straight line
521 miles actual route 838.5 km · driving distance
9h 1min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Denver from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Denver to Salt Lake City is 370.6 miles (596.4 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located WNW of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 521 miles, taking about 9h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado 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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Denver and Salt Lake City. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Denver to Salt Lake City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 1min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 49min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~8h 34min $63–$182* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Salt Lake City

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM