Origin
Clearfield, UT
Late night in Clearfield on Sunday
Local time
1:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clearfield, 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
53m
Distance
46.6 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clearfield, UT
Jaykumar Bherwani
Riverton, UT
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
Clearfield, UT to Riverton, UT is 46.6 miles and takes about 53m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Utah. Expect a drive characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation rather than long highway stretches. With its short duration and manageable fuel cost, this route is a straightforward option for a single-day excursion. It’s a practical choice when you need to get from one part of the Salt Lake Valley to another.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 42 mi | 45m |
| 12600 South | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 12300 South | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 700 South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 200 South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Redwood Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Depot Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 42 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearfield, UT and Riverton, UT.
1
Start on Depot Street
12 ft
·
6 sec
·
Depot Street
2
Turn right onto 200 South
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
200 South
3
Turn right onto SR 126
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
4
Turn left onto SR 193
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 700 South
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 15
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
434 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Riverton
Use the right lane.
11
Turn straight onto SR 71
1.1 mi
·
1 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Clearfield, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 22 and 46.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
22 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
30.2 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
43.8 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
44 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Riverton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Riverton
6
46.6 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn left onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.38 one way
$14.77 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.31 | $16.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
1:34 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
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m 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 drive is a turn-heavy local exploration, with no highway percentage to speak of. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 42 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a good period of consistent driving before you transition onto more local roads. As you proceed, expect to navigate through various local streets like 12600 South and 12300 South. The character of the route shifts from a more direct path to one requiring more attention to intersections and local signage, making it less of a highway cruise and more of an in-town transit.
Only 0% 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: 42 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 22 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 11 decision points packed into just 46.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.8 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 53m. Total distance: 46.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m 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 42 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 22 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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