North Platte to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

580.8 miles 934.7 km · straight line
696.9 miles estimated 1121.6 km · driving distance
14h 1min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
271° W bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 1min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 49min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 13min $84–$244* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between North Platte & Salt Lake City

Quick Facts

North Platte
41.12°N, 100.77°W
America/Chicago
854m 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 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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients