Lakeville to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

981.8 miles 1580 km · straight line
1178.1 miles estimated 1896 km · driving distance
23h 42min estimated drive time
$113 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Lakeville from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Lakeville to Salt Lake City is 981.8 miles (1580 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located W of Lakeville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1178.1 miles, taking about 23h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Lakeville in Minnesota 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 Lakeville 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 Lakeville to Salt Lake City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 42min $113 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 26min $94–$177* Budget
Train ~30h 49min $141–$412* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lakeville & Salt Lake City

Quick Facts

Lakeville
44.65°N, 93.24°W
America/Chicago
296m 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 327 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients