Phoenix to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Phoenix from Salt Lake City?
The distance from Phoenix to Salt Lake City is 505.4 miles (813.3 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located N of Phoenix. By car, the driving distance is approximately 661.6 miles, taking about 12h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Phoenix in Arizona 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.
Coordinates come from public place data for Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Salt Lake City
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 168 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
- You could travel this distance about 49.3 times to circle the Earth's equator