Origin
Ballard, UT
Late night in Ballard on Tuesday
Local time
2:57 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ballard, UT to Whiterocks, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ballard, UT
Ankit Bisht
Whiterocks, UT
Hao Ma
Trip Overview
Ballard to Whiterocks is 16.3 miles and takes about 31 minutes via White Rocks Highway and local roads, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This brief journey stays within Utah's Mountain West region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's ideal for those looking for a quick trip between two points without significant time commitment. You'll find this route practical for a short excursion, connecting two points efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| White Rocks Highway | 12 mi | 22m |
| 200 North | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| 3000 North | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 3500 East | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| 700 South | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 11500 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
White Rocks Highway
— 12 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballard, UT and Whiterocks, UT.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
57 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on 700 South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
700 South
3
Continue on 3500 East
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
3500 East
4
Turn right onto US 40; US 191
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
200 North
5
Turn left onto White Rocks Highway
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
White Rocks Highway
6
Continue on 3000 North
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
3000 North
7
Turn straight onto White Rocks Highway
8.8 mi
·
17 min
·
White Rocks Highway
8
Turn left onto 11500 North
27 ft
·
1 sec
·
11500 North
9
Arrive at destination
11500 North
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 16.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 40; US 191 / 200 North
Turn right onto US 40; US 191 / 200 North
Navigation decision point
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
White Rocks Highway
Turn left onto White Rocks Highway
Navigation decision point
3
16.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
11500 North
Turn left onto 11500 North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.58 one way
$5.17 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 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 | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
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
Whiterocks, UT
Late night in Whiterocks on Tuesday
Local time
2:57 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°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
4 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
31m 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?
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a turn-heavy local drive rather than an open highway experience. With a 0% highway share, expect to navigate local roads for the entire 16.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12 miles along White Rocks Highway. The road's personality is that of a connected series of local thoroughfares, requiring your attention to navigation as you proceed.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12 mi on White Rocks Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near US 40; US 191 / 200 North.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ballard, UT to Whiterocks, UT is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 40; US 191 / 200 North): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (White Rocks Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (11500 North): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12 miles on White Rocks Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.2 miles (US 40; US 191 / 200 North): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (White Rocks Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (11500 North): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Whiterocks, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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