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Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT Gas Cost
Spectacular Rocky Mountain crossing through mountain passes and dramatic canyon vistas. Steep mountain grades (Eisenhower Tunnel, Vail Pass) will reduce vehicle fuel efficiency.
Distance 520 miles
Est. Drive Time 8 hours
Est. Fuel Needed~18.6 gallons
Est. Total Gas~$63.14
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Trip Inputs
miles
520 mi
Round-Trip RouteOne-way only
MPG
28 MPG
$/gal
$3.40
Cost Per Person
$21.05
Total fuel cost is $63.14 for 520 miles (18.57 gal).
Total Fuel Cost
$63.14
Fuel Needed
18.57 gal
Fuel Cost Per Mile:$0.1214 / mi
Effective Distance:520 miles
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Route Planning & Gas FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
For a typical vehicle averaging 28 MPG, driving the 520-mile route from Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT requires approximately 18.6 gallons of fuel, costing roughly $63.14 at current regional gas prices ($3.40/gal).