Grand Canyon to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

321.8 miles 517.9 km · straight line
386.2 miles estimated 621.5 km · driving distance
7h 46min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Grand Canyon from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Grand Canyon to Salt Lake City is 321.8 miles (517.9 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located N of Grand Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 386.2 miles, taking about 7h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Grand Canyon in Arizona 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Grand Canyon 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 Grand Canyon to Salt Lake City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 46min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 19min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 23min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Canyon & Salt Lake City

Quick Facts

Grand Canyon
36.11°N, 112.11°W
America/Phoenix
2100m 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 107 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients