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Road trip from San Francisco to Salt Lake City

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ITINERARY

12h 46m736 miles16 stops
1
Powell and Market Cable Car Turnaround
Powell and Market Streets, San Francisco, CA 94102
2
St. Patrick Catholic Church
756 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103-3113
3
Angel Island State Park
Pier 41, San Francisco, CA 94109
The largest island in San Francisco Bay features magnificent views of Marin County and San Francisco, while offering a wide variety of recreation for outdoor enthusiasts.
4
Mumm Napa
8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford, CA 94573
There’s no place quite like Mumm Napa to savor exceptional sparkling wines while enjoying spectacular Napa Valley views. We offer a range of memorable experiences to match your mood and timeline.
5
Funderland Amusement Park
1350 17th Ave William Land Regional Park, Sacramento, CA 95822-1200
Historic Funderland Amusement Park is now open for its 2024 78th Anniversary season! First opened in 1946, Funderland continues to delight generations of Northern California families. Located on two lovely acres in Sacramento's beautiful 100+ year-old William Land Park, Funderland features ten child-sized amusement rides and attractions (nine of which children can also share and ride with their parents and grandparents!), four fun photo ops (perfect for family group shots!), a FunderTreats concession stand featuring delicious food, amusement park treats, and drinks, and plenty of big, mature shade trees! Funderland offers families a delightful day outside in welcoming and comfortable surroundings, and is also the perfect place to have your next birthday party, fundraiser, group, or corporate event! Parking is always free, and Funderland's one-price Gate Admission gives guests of all ages both entry to the park AND unlimited rides for the entire day!
6
Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum
1200 Front St, Sacramento, CA 95814-3247
7
Enchambered: Sacramento Escape Room
2230 Arden Way Suite C, Sacramento, CA 95825-3300
Real Escape games let you live the game. We have real-life escape games where teams of 3-12 people are locked into a custom built, challenging and entertaining environments to solve the many mysteries, puzzles and challenges. You need to unlock the final clues to open the door and escape the room. Escape Rooms are fun for all ages.
8
Miners Ravine Trail Loop
7500 Sierra College Blvd., Roseville, CA 95661
9
Regal Cinemas El Dorado Hills 14 & IMAX
2101 Vine St, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762-7117
10
Incline Beach
Lakeshore Blvd, Incline Village, NV
11
Wilbur D. May Center
1595 N Sierra St Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, Reno, NV 89503-1716
MUSEUM/ GIFT SHOP/ ARBORETUM/ EVENT VENUE/ The Wilbur D. May Center is located in Rancho San Rafael Regional Park at 1595 North Sierra, Reno, Nevada. The Wilbur D. May Museum features rotating exhibits for the whole family, smaller art shows, the permanent collection of Wilbur May's travels around the globe, an adjoining botanical garden, and plays home to many events throughout the year such as weddings, executive fundraisers, and educational seminars.
12
Mccarran Bridge
McCarran & Truckee River, Sparks, NV
13
Wide Open Reno
420 USA Pkwy, Sparks, NV 89434-5612
Wide Open Reno experience pushes the envelope of an adventure based vacation. Much more than a simple racing school or guided low-speed tour, our exclusive open-wheel tour cars provide our guests with the performance and safety of a modern desert racer, but are comfortable enough for anyone to drive. Seasoned guides lead you through the entire journey.
14
Great Salt Lake
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
This 20,000 square mile lake, the second saltiest in the world, is also a wildlife refuge attracting millions of migratory birds every year to the ten islands within it.
15
Cowabunga Bay
12047 S State St, Draper, UT 84020-9490
16
Sugar House Park
1300 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106-2871
Once the site of Utah Territorial Prison, this park is a lot more pleasant today, with a gently rolling landscape great for running.
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OVERVIEW

San Francisco to Salt Lake City
1
Start:Powell and Market Cable Car Turnaround
San Francisco, California·
4.0
(992) review
Powell and Market Streets, San Francisco, CA 94102
2
St. Patrick Catholic Church
San Francisco, California·
4.0
(98) review
756 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103-3113
3
Angel Island State Park
San Francisco, California·
4.5
(990) review
The largest island in San Francisco Bay features magnificent views of Marin County and San Francisco, while offering a wide variety of recreation for outdoor enthusiasts.
Pier 41, San Francisco, CA 94109
4
Mumm Napa
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California·
4.5
(936) review
There’s no place quite like Mumm Napa to savor exceptional sparkling wines while enjoying spectacular Napa Valley views. We offer a range of memorable experiences to match your mood and timeline.
8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford, CA 94573
5
Funderland Amusement Park
Sacramento, California·
4.0
(99) review
Historic Funderland Amusement Park is now open for its 2024 78th Anniversary season! First opened in 1946, Funderland continues to delight generations of Northern California families. Located on two lovely acres in Sacramento's beautiful 100+ year-old William Land Park, Funderland features ten child-sized amusement rides and attractions (nine of which children can also share and ride with their parents and grandparents!), four fun photo ops (perfect for family group shots!), a FunderTreats concession stand featuring delicious food, amusement park treats, and drinks, and plenty of big, mature shade trees! Funderland offers families a delightful day outside in welcoming and comfortable surroundings, and is also the perfect place to have your next birthday party, fundraiser, group, or corporate event! Parking is always free, and Funderland's one-price Gate Admission gives guests of all ages both entry to the park AND unlimited rides for the entire day!
1350 17th Ave William Land Regional Park, Sacramento, CA 95822-1200
6
Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum
Sacramento, California·
4.0
(98) review
1200 Front St, Sacramento, CA 95814-3247
7
Enchambered: Sacramento Escape Room
Sacramento, California·
5.0
(98) review
Real Escape games let you live the game. We have real-life escape games where teams of 3-12 people are locked into a custom built, challenging and entertaining environments to solve the many mysteries, puzzles and challenges. You need to unlock the final clues to open the door and escape the room. Escape Rooms are fun for all ages.
2230 Arden Way Suite C, Sacramento, CA 95825-3300
8
Miners Ravine Trail Loop
Roseville, Placer County, California·
4.5
(90) review
7500 Sierra College Blvd., Roseville, CA 95661
9
Regal Cinemas El Dorado Hills 14 & IMAX
El Dorado Hills, California·
4.5
(94) review
2101 Vine St, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762-7117
10
Incline Beach
Incline Village, Lake Tahoe (Nevada), Nevada·
4.0
(97) review
Lakeshore Blvd, Incline Village, NV
11
Wilbur D. May Center
Reno, Nevada·
4.5
(97) review
MUSEUM/ GIFT SHOP/ ARBORETUM/ EVENT VENUE/ The Wilbur D. May Center is located in Rancho San Rafael Regional Park at 1595 North Sierra, Reno, Nevada. The Wilbur D. May Museum features rotating exhibits for the whole family, smaller art shows, the permanent collection of Wilbur May's travels around the globe, an adjoining botanical garden, and plays home to many events throughout the year such as weddings, executive fundraisers, and educational seminars.
1595 N Sierra St Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, Reno, NV 89503-1716
12
Mccarran Bridge
Sparks, Nevada·
4.0
(9) review
McCarran & Truckee River, Sparks, NV
13
Wide Open Reno
Sparks, Nevada·
4.5
(7) review
Wide Open Reno experience pushes the envelope of an adventure based vacation. Much more than a simple racing school or guided low-speed tour, our exclusive open-wheel tour cars provide our guests with the performance and safety of a modern desert racer, but are comfortable enough for anyone to drive. Seasoned guides lead you through the entire journey.
420 USA Pkwy, Sparks, NV 89434-5612
14
Great Salt Lake
Salt Lake City, Utah·
4.0
(987) review
This 20,000 square mile lake, the second saltiest in the world, is also a wildlife refuge attracting millions of migratory birds every year to the ten islands within it.
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
15
Cowabunga Bay
Draper, Utah·
4.0
(94) review
12047 S State St, Draper, UT 84020-9490
16
Sugar House Park
Salt Lake City, Utah·
4.5
(99) review
Once the site of Utah Territorial Prison, this park is a lot more pleasant today, with a gently rolling landscape great for running.
1300 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106-2871

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FAQ
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What's the driving distance between San Francisco and Salt Lake City?
The distance is 736 miles
What's the travel time between San Francisco and Salt Lake City?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 12h 46m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Salt Lake City?
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