North Platte to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is North Platte from Salt Lake City?
The distance from North Platte to Salt Lake City is 580.8 miles (934.7 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located W of North Platte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 696.9 miles, taking about 14h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — North Platte in Nebraska 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for North Platte 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 North Platte to Salt Lake City
Suggested Stops Between North Platte & Salt Lake City
- 1211 mi
- 2251 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 194 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
- You could travel this distance about 42.9 times to circle the Earth's equator