Origin
Bountiful, UT
Late night in Bountiful on Sunday
Local time
1:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bountiful, 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
35m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bountiful, UT
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Riverton, UT
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
Spanning 29.3 miles, this trek from Bountiful to Riverton is a straightforward journey across the Mountain West that typically takes about 35 minutes. Given the short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget approximately $5 for fuel to complete the transit. While it is a quick connection, the drive functions primarily as a local commute rather than a long-haul excursion. Because you remain within the same region for the entire trip, the transition between these two Utah cities is seamless and predictable for any driver.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 24.9 mi | 26m |
| 12600 South | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 12300 South | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 500 South | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Redwood Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 24.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bountiful, UT and Riverton, UT.
1
Start on Center Street
21 ft
·
4 sec
·
Center Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto 500 South
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
500 South
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
5
Merge onto I 15
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
434 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Riverton
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto SR 71
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
12300 South
11
Continue on SR 71
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
12600 South
12
Turn left onto SR 68
198 ft
·
6 sec
·
Redwood Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right
64 ft
·
4 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 29.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
12.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
26.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward SR 71: 12300 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
8
26.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Riverton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Riverton
6
29.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn left onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.29 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.87 | $9.73 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
1 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
35m 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 rather than an open interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating via Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 24.9 miles. The remainder of the journey relies on local surface streets like 12600 South and 12300 South. Because you are navigating urban corridors, the personality of the drive is dictated by frequent turns and changing traffic patterns. It lacks the monotony of high-speed highway driving, requiring your full attention as you transition between these specific local arterial roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.9 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 4.7 miles in near I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 29.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m 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 24.9 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 4.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles: 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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