Are you planning a road trip from Salt Lake City to Grand Canyon National Park? Then here is an overview of the route, with 7 optional stops to consider to add to your travel experience!
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Fastest route from Salt Lake City to Grand Canyon National Park
The quickest route is 521 miles and takes 8.3 hours. Here’s a map that shows the road trip:
7 great detours to consider
Happiness is all about the journey, not the destination. If you don’t mind an adventurous detour, then you can visit some of the following places on your way to Grand Canyon National Park.
1. Bryce Canyon National Park
By adding 32 miles and .6 hours to your road trip, you can stop at Bryce Canyon National Park.
Detour type: National park
2. Zion National Park
By adding 37 miles and .8 hours to your road trip, you can stop at Zion National Park.
Detour type: Viewpoint(s)
3. Arches National Park
By adding 40 miles and 1. hours to your road trip, you can stop at Arches National Park.
Detour type: City
4. Canyonlands National Park
By adding 82 miles and 1.8 hours to your road trip, you can stop at Canyonlands National Park.
Detour type: National park
5. Capitol Reef National Park
By adding 81 miles and 2.5 hours to your road trip, you can stop at Capitol Reef National Park.
Detour type: National park
6. Horseshoe Bend
By adding miles and .1 hours to your road trip, you can stop at Horseshoe Bend.
Detour type: National park
7. Antelope Canyon
By adding 2 miles and .2 hours to your road trip, you can stop at Antelope Canyon.
Detour type: National park
Wrapping up
There’s a lot to see on your way from Salt Lake City to Grand Canyon National Park. Did I miss anything important? Do you have anything to add to this road trip? I’d love to hear from you in the comments below!
