Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hyrum, UT
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Amalga, UT
Andrea Piacquadio
Hyrum, UT to Amalga, UT is 17.2 miles and takes about 32 minutes via 1000 West, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Utah's Mountain West region, offering a straightforward connection between two local communities. Given its brief duration, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing ample time for other activities before or after. You won't encounter major highways on this route, making it a more relaxed, local-focused journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 West | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| 2400 West | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| 1200 West | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Airport Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| 200 West | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 1130 West | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hyrum, UT and Amalga, UT.
Start on SR 101
Turn right onto 200 West
Continue on 1200 West
Enter roundabout onto 1200 West
Continue on 1200 West
Enter roundabout onto 1200 West
Continue on 1200 West
Continue on 1130 West
Continue on 1000 West
At end of road, turn left onto Airport Road
Turn right onto 2400 West
Continue on 2400 West
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 10.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto 200 West
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto 1200 West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto 1200 West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Right onto 1200 West
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Airport Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.68 one way
$5.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.17 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
| premium | $4.47 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Hyrum on Sunday
Local time
1:06 AM
MDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 13 at 9:25PM MDT until July 14 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Late night in Amalga on Sunday
Local time
1:06 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 13 at 9:25PM MDT until July 14 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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 is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating primarily on county roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.9 miles along 1000 West. Expect a consistent pace as you move between 1000 West, 2400 West, and 1200 West. The road's character remains consistent throughout, offering a direct, no-frills experience without the interruptions of higher-speed traffic.
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 around 0.4 miles in near 200 West.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hyrum, UT to Amalga, UT is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (200 West): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (1200 West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4 miles (1200 West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
14 ft
Total Descent
274 ft
Highest Point
4,703 ft
Elevation Range
267 ft
Notable High Points
Founded 1860
Founded 1869
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m 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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