Origin
Hyrum, UT
Night in Hyrum on Saturday
Local time
10:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hyrum, UT to Amalga, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 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
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
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
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Trip Overview
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.
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
1000 West
— 5.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hyrum, UT and Amalga, UT.
1
Start on SR 101
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto 200 West
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
200 West
3
Continue on 1200 West
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
1200 West
4
Enter roundabout onto 1200 West
133 ft
·
3 sec
·
1200 West
5
Continue on 1200 West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1200 West
6
Enter roundabout onto 1200 West
131 ft
·
3 sec
·
1200 West
7
Continue on 1200 West
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
1200 West
8
Continue on 1130 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
1130 West
9
Continue on 1000 West
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
1000 West
10
At end of road, turn left onto Airport Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Airport Road
11
Turn right onto 2400 West
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
2400 West
12
Continue on 2400 West
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
2400 West
13
Arrive at destination
2400 West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 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.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
200 West
Turn right onto 200 West
Navigation decision point
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
1200 West
Enter roundabout onto 1200 West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
1200 West
Enter roundabout onto 1200 West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
1200 West
Right onto 1200 West
Navigation decision point
4
10.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Airport Road
At end of road, turn left onto Airport Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.73 one way
$5.45 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.86 | $5.71 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Amalga, UT
Night in Amalga on Saturday
Local time
10:37 PM
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
8 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
32m 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 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.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on 1000 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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.
Driving Effort
2/10
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.
Who Is This Route For?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on 1000 West. 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: 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Amalga, 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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