Origin
Centerville, UT
Late night in Centerville on Sunday
Local time
1:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Centerville, 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
38m
Distance
32 mi
51 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 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Centerville, UT
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Riverton, UT
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
Traveling from Centerville to Riverton is a straightforward 32-mile journey that typically takes about 38 minutes to complete. Because this is a short trip within the Mountain West, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend roughly $5 on fuel for the entire drive, making it a very economical route. Navigating through the local landscape requires utilizing Veterans Memorial Highway, 12300 South, and 12600 South to reach your destination. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that serves as an efficient connection between these two Utah locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 27.5 mi | 29m |
| 12600 South | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 12300 South | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Parrish Lane | 1 mi | 2m |
| North 400 East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Redwood Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 100 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 27.5 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centerville, UT and Riverton, UT.
1
Start on 100 North
37 ft
·
3 sec
·
100 North
2
Turn right onto North 400 East
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 400 East
3
Turn left onto Parrish Lane
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Parrish Lane
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Merge onto I 15; US 89
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight left 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 0.2 and 29.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Parrish Lane
Turn left onto Parrish Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
29.1 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
29.3 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
$5.07 one way
$10.14 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.32 | $10.63 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
1:56 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
2 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
38m 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 a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features zero percent highway share. You will spend the bulk of your time on Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 27.5 miles. While the beginning of the trip offers a consistent pace, the character of the road shifts as you transition onto 12300 South and 12600 South to navigate toward Riverton. Be prepared for frequent turns and a more technical driving experience than you would find on a standard interstate. Staying alert at the wheel is essential as you maneuver through these local 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: 27.5 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 0.2 miles in near Parrish Lane.
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 32 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Parrish Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,439 ft
4,222 ft
Total Climb
327 ft
Total Descent
155 ft
Highest Point
4,439 ft
~32 mi in
Elevation Range
217 ft
Notable High Points
4,350 ft at ~4.6 miles
+69 ft prominence
4,265 ft at ~13.7 miles
+24 ft prominence
4,343 ft at ~20.6 miles
+3 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 32 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.5 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 0.2 miles (Parrish Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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