Origin
Grantsville, UT
Late night in Grantsville on Tuesday
Local time
4:57 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grantsville, 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
59m
Distance
42.8 mi
69 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grantsville, UT
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Riverton, UT
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Grantsville to Riverton, you are looking at a manageable 42.8-mile trip that typically takes about 59 minutes behind the wheel. Because the duration is under an hour, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You can expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel for the journey, making it a very cost-effective commute within the Mountain West region. You will primarily utilize West Main Street, the Mountain View Corridor, and SR 201 to navigate between these two points. It is a straightforward drive that prioritizes efficiency over sightseeing, ideal for those who need to get from point A to point B without unnecessary hassle.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Mountain View Corridor | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| SR 201 | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 6.6 mi | 6m |
| Highway 111 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| 12600 South | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| 8400 West | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| 6200 South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— 9.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grantsville, UT and Riverton, UT.
1
Start on SR 138
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 80 East: Salt Lake City
3
Merge onto I 80
6.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 102
Toward SR 201 East: 2100 South
Use the slight right lane.
5
Continue on SR 201
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 201
6
Take the exit
193 ft
·
6 sec
Toward SR 111
7
Turn straight onto SR 111
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
8400 West
8
Continue on SR 111
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 111
9
Turn left onto 6200 South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6200 South
10
Turn right onto SR 85
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Mountain View Corridor
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto 12600 South
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
12600 South
12
Turn right onto SR 68
152 ft
·
5 sec
·
Redwood Road
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right
64 ft
·
4 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Grantsville, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 9.1 and 42.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 East: Salt Lake City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 East: Salt Lake City
7
16.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward SR 201 East: 2100 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 102
Toward SR 201 East: 2100 South
6
30.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor
Turn right onto SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
42.8 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn right onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
42.8 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.78 one way
$13.56 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
4:57 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m 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 that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous cruise down an interstate. While about 25% of your trip is spent on highways, the remainder of the route shifts through local roads, requiring frequent adjustments to your speed. Your longest uninterrupted stretch lasts for 9.1 miles along West Main Street, providing a brief window of consistency before the road profile changes. The character of the drive is practical and functional, lacking the long-distance highway stretches that define cross-country travel. You will find that the road conditions vary as you transition between the different transit corridors, so stay alert to the shifting traffic patterns throughout the 59-minute duration.
Only 25% 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: 9.1 mi on West Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.1 miles in.
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 42.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles (SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Grantsville, UT
Full guide →Grantsville (Utah) is a small city located in Western Utah west of Tooele and south of the Great Salt Lake.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 42.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m 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 9.1 miles on West Main Street. 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 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles (SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor): 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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