Origin
Eagle Mountain, UT
Late night in Eagle Mountain on Tuesday
Local time
2:46 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eagle Mountain, UT to Riverton, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eagle Mountain, UT
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Riverton, UT
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute or a short excursion within the Mountain West, the 18.6-mile trip from Eagle Mountain to Riverton is a straightforward option. You can expect to complete the drive in about 33 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With fuel costs estimated at $3, this route is highly economical and avoids the need for overnight stops or extensive travel planning. Because both the origin and destination are located within the same region of Utah, you will experience a consistent local feel throughout the drive. It is an ideal choice if you prioritize efficiency and minimal time behind the wheel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| North Pony Express Parkway | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Cory B Wride Memorial Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Camp Williams Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Mountain View Corridor | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Ranches Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Pony Express Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Bobby Wren Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Redwood Road
— 5.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Mountain, UT and Riverton, UT.
1
Start on East Independence Way
428 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Independence Way
2
Continue on North Church Way
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Church Way
3
Enter roundabout onto North Liberty Way
42 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Liberty Way
4
Continue on North Liberty Way
172 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Liberty Way
5
Turn left onto East Bobby Wren Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Bobby Wren Boulevard
6
Turn right onto North Pony Express Parkway
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
North Pony Express Parkway
7
Continue on East Pony Express Parkway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Pony Express Parkway
8
Turn left onto North Ranches Parkway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Ranches Parkway
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto SR 73
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Cory B Wride Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto SR 85
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Mountain View Corridor
Use the left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
13
Continue on 2100 North
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
2100 North
14
Turn left onto SR 68
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Redwood Road
15
Continue on SR 68
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Camp Williams Road
16
Continue on SR 68
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Redwood Road
17
Continue on SR 68
152 ft
·
5 sec
·
Redwood Road
18
Turn right
64 ft
·
4 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 18.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Liberty Way
Enter roundabout onto North Liberty Way
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Bobby Wren Boulevard
Turn left onto East Bobby Wren Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
SR 73 / Cory B Wride Memorial Highway
Turn right onto SR 73 / Cory B Wride Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor
Turn left onto SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
18.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.95 one way
$5.89 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 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 | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
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
Late night in Riverton on Tuesday
Local time
2:46 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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 mixed driving experience that transitions through varied road types as you make your way toward Riverton. You will navigate a combination of local routes, including the Cory B Wride Memorial Highway, North Pony Express Parkway, and Redwood Road. Approximately 30% of your journey consists of highway driving, which keeps the pace steady without feeling like a monotonous interstate haul. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 5.8-mile segment on Redwood Road, allowing you to settle in for a bit before the road environment changes. Overall, the drive offers a practical balance between open highway stretches and standard local road navigation.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Redwood Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Liberty Way.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Liberty Way): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.2 miles (East Bobby Wren Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (SR 73 / Cory B Wride Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,982 ft
4,439 ft
Total Climb
433 ft
Total Descent
879 ft
Highest Point
4,982 ft
~2.7 mi in
Elevation Range
543 ft
Notable High Points
4,982 ft at ~2.7 miles
+40 ft prominence
4,945 ft at ~6.6 miles
+90 ft prominence
4,836 ft at ~9.3 miles
+102 ft prominence
4,833 ft at ~11.9 miles
+94 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Redwood Road. 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 (North Liberty Way): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.2 miles (East Bobby Wren Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (SR 73 / Cory B Wride Memorial Highway): 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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