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Trip from Hyde Park, UT to River Heights, UT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

14m

Distance

6.8 mi

11 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Cache County, Utah, United States

Hyde Park, UT

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city in Cache County, Utah, United States

River Heights, UT

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transit between Hyde Park and River Heights, this 6.8-mile drive is a straightforward trip that takes about 14 minutes. You will primarily navigate via US 91, Hyde Park Lane, and 300 South to complete the journey. Since the entire route is located within the Mountain West region of Utah, it is easily manageable as a single-day outing. Budgeting for fuel is minimal here, as you can expect to spend only about $1 for the entire trip. Because the duration is so brief, there is no need for an overnight stay, making this an ideal path for a simple commute or local errand run.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 91 5.1 mi 9m
Hyde Park Lane 0.7 mi 1m
300 South 0.5 mi 1m
Country Road 0.3 mi 1m
600 South 0.2 mi <1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 91 — 5.1 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hyde Park, UT and River Heights, UT.

1

Start on Main Street

103 ft · 10 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto Hyde Park Lane

0.5 mi · 1 min · Hyde Park Lane
3

Enter roundabout onto Hyde Park Lane

151 ft · 4 sec · Hyde Park Lane
4

Continue on Hyde Park Lane

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Hyde Park Lane
5

Turn left onto US 91

5.1 mi · 9 min · US 91
6

Turn left onto 300 South

0.5 mi · 1 min · 300 South
7

Turn right onto Country Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Country Road
8

Turn left onto 600 South

0.2 mi · 41 sec · 600 South
9

Arrive at destination

600 South

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Hyde Park Lane

Turn left onto Hyde Park Lane

Navigation decision point

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Hyde Park Lane

Enter roundabout onto Hyde Park Lane

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 91

Turn left onto US 91

Navigation decision point

4
5.8 mi into trip | ~11m in | 300 South

Turn left onto 300 South

Navigation decision point

5
6.6 mi into trip | ~14m in | 600 South

Turn left onto 600 South

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.08 one way

$2.16 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $1.13 $2.26
premium $4.53 $1.21 $2.43
diesel $5.61 $1.50 $3.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2 0 $0.71 $0.33
Efficient EV 1.7 0 $0.60 $0.27
EV Truck/SUV 2.7 0 $0.95 $0.44

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Hyde Park, UT

Late night in Hyde Park on Tuesday

Local time

3:10 AM

MDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

River Heights, UT

Late night in River Heights on Tuesday

Local time

3:10 AM

MDT

Current temp

35°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

22 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

14m 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 heavily highway-focused, with 74% of your time spent on main thoroughfares. You will experience your longest uninterrupted stretch of 5.1 miles while traveling along US 91, which helps maintain a steady pace. The transition from the highway onto local roads like 300 South marks a shift in the driving experience as you move toward your destination. Overall, you should expect a functional, efficient drive rather than a winding or technical route. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on US 91.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 91 and Hyde Park Lane. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hyde Park Lane.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hyde Park Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Hyde Park Lane): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.8 miles (US 91): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

4,570 ft 4,470 ft

Total Climb

119 ft

Total Descent

88 ft

Highest Point

4,570 ft

~6.8 mi in

Elevation Range

100 ft

Notable High Points

4,538 ft at ~5.4 miles +11 ft prominence

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on US 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: near the start (Hyde Park Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Hyde Park Lane): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.8 miles (US 91): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at River Heights, 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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