Ripon to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

535.9 miles 862.5 km · straight line
643.1 miles estimated 1035 km · driving distance
12h 56min estimated drive time
$62 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Ripon from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Ripon to Salt Lake City is 535.9 miles (862.5 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located ENE of Ripon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 643.1 miles, taking about 12h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Ripon 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 Ripon 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 Ripon to Salt Lake City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 56min $62 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 31min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~16h 49min $77–$225* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ripon & Salt Lake City

Quick Facts

Ripon
37.74°N, 121.12°W
America/Los_Angeles
21m 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 179 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients