Los Angeles to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

579.6 miles 932.8 km · straight line
688.9 miles actual route 1108.6 km · driving distance
12h 1min estimated drive time
$66 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
35° NE bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City is 579.6 miles (932.8 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located NE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 688.9 miles, taking about 12h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles in California 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. 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Salt Lake City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 1min $66 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 25min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~15h 37min $83–$241* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Salt Lake City

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 193 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM