Distance from Denver to Salt Lake City by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Denver (CO) to Salt Lake City (UT) is 371 miles or 597 kilometers or 323 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Denver to Salt Lake City is 520 miles (837 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 149 miles or 240 km.

Flight distance from Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Denver and Salt Lake City is 371 miles or 597 km.
The nearest airport to Denver, is Denver International Airport (DEN) and the nearest airport to Salt Lake City, is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).

What is the average flight time from Denver to Salt Lake City?

Flight time from Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT is 0 hours 51 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Denver to Salt Lake City Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Denver, CO and Salt Lake City, UT
This map shows the distance from Denver, CO, Usa to Salt Lake City, UT, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Denver, Colorado to Salt Lake City, Utah is displayed below.

Driving distance from Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT

The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Salt Lake City, Utah is 520 miles or 837 km.
The total driving distance from Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT is 520 miles or 837 kilometers. Your trip begins in Denver, Colorado. It ends in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Salt Lake City, Utah is approximately 520 miles (837 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 9 to 10 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT

How long is the drive from Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT?
The total driving time is 9 hours, 1 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Denver to Salt Lake City take?
Denver and Salt Lake City are 9 hours 1 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Denver and Salt Lake City

Time difference between Denver (CO) and Salt Lake City (UT) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in DenverCurrent local time in Salt Lake City
2025-12-19, 02:28:23 MST2025-12-19, 02:28:23 MST
How Far is it Between Denver Colorado, USA and Salt Lake City Utah, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Denver, CO and Salt Lake City, UT in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 520 mi 837 km 451.57 nmi
Straight line distance 371 mi 597 km 323 nmi
Difference 149 mi 240 km 128 nmi

Denver Details

Denver is located in Colorado, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 44' 20.9'' Longitude: W 104° 59' 4.9''
Latitude39.73915
Longitude-104.9847
StateColorado
Nearest airports to Denver

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Salt Lake City Details

Salt Lake City is located in Utah, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 45' 38.8'' Longitude: W 111° 53' 27.8''
Latitude40.76078
Longitude-111.89105
StateUtah
Nearest airports to Salt Lake City

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Denver, CO and Salt Lake City, UT
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 17 hours 26 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 13 hours 4 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 11 hours 37 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 10 hours 27 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 9 hours 30 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 8 hours 43 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 8 hours 2 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 7 hours 28 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 6 hours 58 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 6 hours 32 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 6 hours 9 minutes