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What’s the best route from Denver to Salt Lake City?

I’m going to Salt Lake City for work and I’ve decided to drive there. I’m taking the company car, but I still want to make the drive as short as possible! Which route should I take from Denver to Salt Lake City?

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
If you’re looking for the shortest possible drive in terms of mileage, the best route from
Denver
to Salt Lake City is via US-40, which requires just 490 miles of driving.
If you want the shortest route in terms of time spent behind the wheel, however, the best route is via I-80. While this route is about 30 miles longer than the US-40 route, it also cuts down your travel time from 8 1/2 hours to 7 hours and 45 minutes.
Whichever route you take, make sure to stop for breaks along the way to avoid getting overtired. This will make you a better driver and, even though it will elongate your trip a bit, it will make you safer, too.
While you’re learning more about your upcoming trip, why not learn more about your car insurance options, too? With the
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