Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
21.5 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Duchesne, UT
Hao Ma
Altamont, UT
Robert So
Duchesne, UT to Altamont, UT is 21.5 miles and takes about 37 minutes via surface roads, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. You'll be navigating primarily on surface roads for the entire duration. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or as part of a larger travel plan, offering a straightforward transit between two points in the region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 21340 West | 8.4 mi | 14m |
| 3750 North | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| 21340W | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| 21000 West | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 1003 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 22000W | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 750 North | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Center Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Duchesne, UT and Altamont, UT.
Start on US 191
Turn right onto US 40; US 191
Turn left onto SR 87
Continue on SR 87
Continue on SR 87
Continue on SR 87
Continue on SR 87
Continue on SR 87
Continue on SR 87
Continue on SR 87
Continue on SR 87
Turn left onto North 100 East
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 40; US 191 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SR 87 / North Center Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto North 100 East
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.90 one way
$7.80 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.82 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| premium | $5.13 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Duchesne on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
59°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Altamont on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
54°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive consists entirely of surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving at all. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 8.4 miles on 21340 West. Expect a consistent, unhurried pace as you navigate through local roads, rather than dealing with high-speed traffic or frequent exits.
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 early in the drive near US 40; US 191 / West Main Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Duchesne, UT to Altamont, UT is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 40; US 191 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 87 / North Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles (North 100 East): Navigation decision point.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
1,319 ft
Total Descent
453 ft
Highest Point
6,722 ft
~13.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,204 ft
Notable High Points
Founded 1905
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m 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.
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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