Utah road trips
Best Road Trips in Utah
20 popular Utah drives with distance, driving time, EV-friendliness and gas cost at the state's estimated $3.45/gal.
Editor's picks
Top Utah Drives Right Now
Curated short-distance Utah routes — the most popular, lowest-cost picks.
Our Utah road trip ranking method
Routes are ranked by traveler popularity between Utah metros and major destinations, with distance, driving time and current $3.45/gal fuel cost calculated for every drive.
- Distance: city-center to city-center with a 1.18× road-curvature factor.
- Fuel cost: 28 MPG baseline × $3.45/gal Utah regular.
- Popularity: traveler-intent signals between major Utah origins and destinations.
- EV practicality: regional DC fast-charging coverage flagged per route.
Chicago → Salt Lake City
The headline Utah road trip — 1483 miles, about 23.9 hours of driving and roughly $183 in gas at $3.45/gal.
More top Utah drives (19)
Chicago → Provo
1479 mi · ~23.9 h · ~$182 gas
Open tripHouston → Salt Lake City
1415 mi · ~22.8 h · ~$174 gas
Open tripHouston → Provo
1379 mi · ~22.2 h · ~$170 gas
Open tripHouston → St. George
1373 mi · ~22.1 h · ~$169 gas
Open tripDallas → Salt Lake City
1178 mi · ~19.0 h · ~$145 gas
Open tripDallas → St. George
1174 mi · ~18.9 h · ~$145 gas
Open tripDallas → Provo
1145 mi · ~18.5 h · ~$141 gas
Open tripEl Paso → St. George
645 mi · ~10.4 h · ~$79 gas
Open tripDenver → St. George
589 mi · ~9.5 h · ~$73 gas
Open tripColorado Springs → St. George
580 mi · ~9.4 h · ~$71 gas
Open tripBoulder → St. George
580 mi · ~9.4 h · ~$71 gas
Open tripDenver → Salt Lake City
525 mi · ~7.8 h · ~$65 gas
Open tripColorado Springs → Salt Lake City
470 mi · ~7.6 h · ~$58 gas
Open tripColorado Springs → Provo
445 mi · ~7.2 h · ~$55 gas
Open tripDenver → Provo
418 mi · ~6.7 h · ~$52 gas
Open tripBoulder → Salt Lake City
416 mi · ~6.7 h · ~$51 gas
Open tripBoulder → Provo
399 mi · ~6.4 h · ~$49 gas
Open tripAspen → Salt Lake City
342 mi · ~5.5 h · ~$42 gas
Open tripAspen → Provo
315 mi · ~5.1 h · ~$39 gas
Open tripBest driving cost routes in Utah
Top Utah road trips with gas, distance and driving time at the state's estimated $3.45/gal.
Cheapest Utah road trips
Short, low-fuel-cost drives — great for a weekend trip from Utah.
Long-distance road trips from Utah
500+ mile drives for cross-country and multi-day road trip planning.
Drives in neighboring states
Cross-state routes near Utah — Nevada, Wyoming, Idaho.
Gas prices in Utah
Estimated regular at $3.45/gal · premium $4.05 · diesel $3.75.
Best vehicles for Utah drivers
- Best hybridToyota Prius57 MPG
- Best EVLucid Air134 MPGe
- Best SUVNissan Rogue33 MPG
- Best truckFord Maverick26 MPG
Commute cost in Utah
Daily driving cost estimates for major Utah-area cities.
EV vs gas in Utah
Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for Utah trips and commutes.
Neighboring state road trip hubs
FAQ
What's the best time of year for a Utah road trip?
Spring and fall typically offer the most comfortable driving weather across most of Utah. Coastal and southern routes are pleasant year-round; mountain routes are best between late spring and early fall.
How much does a Utah road trip cost in fuel?
At Utah's estimated $3.45/gal and 28 MPG, expect roughly $12.32 per 100 miles. Each route below includes a detailed estimate.
Is Utah EV-friendly for road trips?
Yes — most popular Utah routes have solid DC fast-charging coverage. Check our EV-friendly routes collection for the strongest picks.
How accurate are these distances?
Distances are calculated from city centers using a road-curvature factor of about 1.18 over straight-line distance. Real-world mileage varies by route choice and traffic.