Origin
Canyon Rim, UT
Morning in Canyon Rim on Sunday
Local time
7:41 AM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canyon Rim, 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
27m
Distance
21 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canyon Rim, UT
Andrew Kelly
Riverton, UT
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
Canyon Rim, UT to Riverton, UT is 21 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Utah. Expect a local feel with plenty of turns, making it more of a navigation challenge than a scenic cruise. Given its short distance and duration, it’s perfectly suited for a same-day trip, requiring minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| 12600 South | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 12300 South | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 2300 East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Fisher Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Redwood Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 12.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canyon Rim, UT and Riverton, UT.
1
Start on this road
288 ft
·
26 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Fisher Lane
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Fisher Lane
3
Turn right onto 2300 East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
2300 East
4
At end of road, turn right
97 ft
·
1 sec
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 80 West
6
Merge onto I 80
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 123
Toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 123
Toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 123B
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 15
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
434 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Riverton
Use the right lane.
13
Turn straight onto SR 71
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
12300 South
14
Continue on SR 71
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
12600 South
15
Turn left onto SR 68
198 ft
·
6 sec
·
Redwood Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right
64 ft
·
4 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 18.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
4.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 123
Toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West...
9
4.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 123
Toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West...
8
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 123B
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
7
18.1 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
18.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Riverton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Riverton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Riverton on Sunday
Local time
7:41 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°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
7 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
27m 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 as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating through various local roads and intersections. While there's no highway share to speak of, you'll encounter stretches like the 12.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, which offers a more continuous segment. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction as you transition between Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and 12600 South, keeping your attention focused on the journey ahead.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 4.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 21 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Canyon Rim, UT to Riverton, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Valley along the way.
Valley
4.2 mi in
|
~5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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 12.6 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 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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