Origin
Kearns, UT
Late night in Kearns on Sunday
Local time
1:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kearns, UT to Riverton, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kearns, UT
Miles Rothoerl
Riverton, UT
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Kearns to Riverton, you are looking at a quick 12.9-mile transit across the Mountain West. Clocking in at approximately 19 minutes, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stay. You can expect to keep your fuel costs quite low, with a budget of roughly $2 for the journey. The route primarily relies on local roads rather than long interstate stretches, making it a straightforward connection between these two Utah locations. Because the trip is so efficient, it serves as a highly practical option for those needing to move between these points without a major time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bangerter Highway | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| 12600 South | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| 5415 South | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 4420 West | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 5400 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Redwood Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5015 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bangerter Highway
— 8.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearns, UT and Riverton, UT.
1
Start on 5015 South
28 ft
·
6 sec
·
5015 South
2
Turn left onto 4420 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
4420 West
3
Turn left onto SR 173
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
5415 South
4
Continue on SR 173
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
5400 South
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 154 South
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto SR 154
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Bangerter Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 6
Toward SR 71 East: 12600 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto SR 71
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
12600 South
9
Turn right onto SR 68
152 ft
·
5 sec
·
Redwood Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right
64 ft
·
4 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward SR 154 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 154 South
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 154 / Bangerter Highway
Merge onto SR 154 / Bangerter Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward SR 71 East: 12600 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward SR 71 East: 12600 South
6
12.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn right onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.04 one way
$4.09 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.14 | $4.29 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Sunday
Local time
1:34 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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 journey is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, requiring your full attention as you navigate through the area. You will spend your time on a mix of thoroughfares, including 5415 South, Bangerter Highway, and 12600 South. While the drive is short, it features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.2 miles on Bangerter Highway, which offers the most consistent pace of the trip. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a route defined by local traffic patterns and frequent turns rather than open-road cruising. Expect the road personality to shift from tighter local streets to the slightly more open flow of the highway segments.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Bangerter Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (SR 154 / Bangerter Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Bangerter Highway. 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 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (SR 154 / Bangerter Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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