Edmonton to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Edmonton from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Edmonton to Salt Lake City is 886.5 miles (1426.7 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located S of Edmonton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1063.8 miles, taking about 21h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Edmonton is in Alberta, Canada, while Salt Lake City is in Utah, United States.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Edmonton 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.