Origin
Alpine, UT
Late night in Alpine on Sunday
Local time
1:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpine, UT to Riverton, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alpine, UT
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Riverton, UT
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
Spanning just 17.2 miles, this quick trip from Alpine to Riverton is an ideal day outing within Utah’s Mountain West. You can expect to complete the journey in about 24 minutes, making it a highly efficient route for your schedule. Because of its short duration, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay; it works perfectly as a straightforward, single-day transit. Budgeting roughly $3 for fuel should be sufficient for this modest distance. Whether you are commuting or heading out for local errands, the simplicity of this drive offers a hassle-free experience between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Timpanogos Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| 12600 South | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Alpine Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 12300 South | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 89 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 6.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpine, UT and Riverton, UT.
1
Start on West Center Street
41 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Center Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto SR 74
127 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Alpine Highway
4
Continue on SR 74
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Alpine Highway
5
Turn right onto SR 92
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Timpanogos Highway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 92
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
7
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 15; US 89
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 89
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 89
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Riverton
Use the slight left lane.
11
Turn straight onto SR 71
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
12300 South
12
Continue on SR 71
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
12600 South
13
Turn left onto SR 68
198 ft
·
6 sec
·
Redwood Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right
64 ft
·
4 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 7.1 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Salt Lake City
7
14.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 89
Take the exit onto US 89 toward SR 71: 12300 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
8
14.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Riverton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Riverton
6
17.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn left onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.73 one way
$5.45 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.86 | $5.71 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Riverton, UT
Late night in Riverton on Sunday
Local time
1:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way through the Mountain West landscape. You will spend 100% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing Veterans Memorial Highway, Timpanogos Highway, and the Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane. The road dynamics shift slightly as you transition between these main arteries, keeping the drive active. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 6.5-mile segment on Veterans Memorial Highway. While the route is entirely highway-based, the frequent turns ensure you remain engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate grind.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 17.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (US 89): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Alpine, UT to Riverton, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
Salt Lake City
7.7 mi in
|
~11m
|
via I 15; US 89
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Riverton, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (US 89): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Riverton, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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