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