Kearns Utah Map
Explore Kearns, Utah, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Kearns, Utah
| City | Kearns |
| State | Utah (UT) |
| County | Salt Lake County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 40.651949 |
| Longitude | -112.009399 |
| Population | 36,723 |
| Density | 3061.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 84118 |
| Area Code | 801, 385 |
| County Seat | Salt Lake City |
| School District | Granite School District |
About Kearns, Utah
Kearns is a locality in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It has a population of 36,723. The population density is 3061.7 people per km². Kearns is located at 40.6519°N, 112.0094°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Kearns is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 84118.Kearns occupies a wide, level expanse of the valley floor, where the soil holds the long memory of ancient, dried-up basins. It lies 2.2 miles south of West Valley City, UT (from West Valley City, UT: bearing 174°T), and is situated 8.9 miles southwest of Salt Lake City. The horizon toward the east reveals the rugged silhouette of the Wasatch Range, standing as a distant, silent guardian against the morning light. To the west, the land stretches toward the rugged terrain of Harkers Canyon, while the modest flow of Barneys Creek meanders through the landscape three miles from the center. The open sky here creates a vast, pale canvas that shifts from a dusty amber to a deep, bruised violet as the sun descends. Residents often gather at David Gourley Park to enjoy the cool, dry air that settles over the fields after a long day of heat.
Kearns traces its origins to the mid-twentieth century, when the land was transformed from open, arid plains into a bustling residential hub. The local economy remains tethered to the industrious spirit of the region, supported by the proximity of large-scale extraction operations like the one at Kennecott Tailings Pond Number One. Men and women here have long contributed to the labor that fuels the surrounding valley, maintaining a focus on construction, logistics, and regional manufacturing. The grid of streets reflects a pragmatic design, laid out with a geometric precision that mirrors the orderly expansion of the post-war years. Even as the economy shifts, the grit and persistence of the early settlers continue to inform the way Kearns functions today.
Kearns fosters a resilient cultural character defined by a diverse population that takes pride in a modest, hardworking way of life. The community maintains a steady pace, moving through the seasons with an eye toward the athletic pursuits and local traditions that anchor daily existence. Famous figures like the Olympic speed skater Derek Parra have emerged from the training facilities here, bringing a sense of accomplishment to the local spirit. Visitors often notice the quiet focus of the neighborhood, where the rhythm of life is marked by school schedules and the persistent, low hum of the nearby industrial corridors. During summer evenings, the atmosphere feels thick with the scent of dry earth and the distant, cooling breeze that drifts down from the higher elevations.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Oquirrh Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 203° SW
- Cougar Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 168° S
- Wise Guys Comedy Club (Theatre) — 2.7 mi, 146° SE
- Easley Art Studio (Gallery) — 2.7 mi, 144° SE
- Centennial Plaza (Theatre) — 2.8 mi, 087° E
- Utah Youth Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 3.2 mi, 165° S
- Mastadon (Public Artwork) — 3.7 mi, 068° E
- "the Old School House" Memorial (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 104° E
- Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 068° E
- Sundial (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 069° E
- Lee Kay State Wildlife Center (State Conservation Area) — 5.2 mi, 348° N
- Art House! (Gallery) — 5.9 mi, 118° SE
- Midvale Historical Museum (Museum) — 6.3 mi, 115° SE
- Arlette Day Cultural Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 6.4 mi, 082° E
- Utah Selfie Museum (Gallery) — 6.4 mi, 082° E
- Magna Mining Museum (Museum) — 6.6 mi, 309° NW
- Megaplex (Cinema) — 7.1 mi, 185° S
- Wasatch National Forest (National Forest) — 8.1 mi, 026° NE · 914k acres
- Automotive Addiction (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 136° SE
- SpyHop (Arts Centre) — 9.0 mi, 041° NE
- Brewvies Cinema Pub (Cinema) — 9.2 mi, 040° NE
- Carousel (Attraction) — 9.5 mi, 048° NE
- Museum of Utah Folk Art (Museum) — 9.6 mi, 048° NE
- Mount Olympus Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 10.9 mi, 090° E · 15k acres
- Jordan River OHV/ Modelport State Park (State Park) — 11.4 mi, 017° N
- Lone Peak Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 12.8 mi, 116° SE · 31k acres
- Uinta National Forest (National Forest) — 15.2 mi, 131° SE · 878k acres
- Antelope Island State Park (State Park) — 16.6 mi, 327° NW
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About This Kearns Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kearns, Utah. Coordinates: 40.651949, -112.009399. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Kearns includes the ZIP code (84118), telephone area code (801, 385), county seat of Salt Lake County (Salt Lake City), and school district assignment (Granite School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
