Origin
Lehi, UT
Morning in Lehi on Tuesday
Local time
6:12 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lehi, 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
19m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lehi, UT
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Riverton, UT
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Lehi and Riverton, this 13.8-mile drive is a straightforward local connection. You can expect to spend about 18 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Navigating through the Mountain West, you will primarily use West 300 North, 500 West, and West State Street to complete the journey. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel should be plenty for this short transit. It is a highly practical route for those needing to move between these two Utah cities without the complexity of long-distance planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 8.2 mi | 8m |
| 12600 South | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 12300 South | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 500 West | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 300 North | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| US 89 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Digital Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 8.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehi, UT and Riverton, UT.
1
Start on 100 West
101 ft
·
8 sec
·
100 West
2
Turn right onto West 300 North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 300 North
3
At end of road, turn right onto 500 West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
500 West
4
Turn left onto US 89
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
5
Turn right onto US 89; SR 194
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North 1200 West
6
Turn left onto US 89
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Digital Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 15 North, US 89 North: Salt Lake City
8
Merge onto I 15; US 89
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 89
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 89
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Riverton
Use the slight left lane.
11
Turn straight onto SR 71
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
12300 South
12
Continue on SR 71
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
12600 South
13
Turn left onto SR 68
198 ft
·
6 sec
·
Redwood Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right
64 ft
·
4 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 13.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 89 / Digital Drive
Turn left onto US 89 / Digital Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Salt Lake City
7
10.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 89
Take the exit onto US 89 toward SR 71: 12300 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
8
11.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Riverton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Riverton
6
13.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn left onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.20 one way
$4.41 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 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 | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
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
Morning in Riverton on Tuesday
Local time
6:12 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway driving. You will not find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, with 0 miles logged on West 300 North as a continuous high-speed segment. The road demands your full attention as you navigate through local intersections and turns. Because the entire 13.8-mile distance is confined to surface streets, the character of the drive remains consistent from start to finish. It is a functional, stop-and-go experience that prioritizes local connectivity over highway cruising.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near US 89 / Digital Drive.
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 13.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 2.2 miles (US 89 / Digital Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (US 89): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,798 ft
4,350 ft
Total Climb
330 ft
Total Descent
460 ft
Highest Point
4,798 ft
~5.9 mi in
Elevation Range
448 ft
Notable High Points
4,583 ft at ~1 miles
+12 ft prominence
4,798 ft at ~5.9 miles
+60 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lehi, UT to Riverton, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
Salt Lake City
2.8 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 15; US 89
About the Cities
Starting in Lehi, UT
Full guide →Founded 1850
Lehi is a city in the Wasatch Range in Utah, United States. Lehi is a city of 50,000 that is known for Lehi Roller Mills and Thanksgiving Point.
Top landmarks
- • Harry B. Merrihew Drugstore — historic commercial building in Lehi, Utah, United States
- • Lehi Main Street Historic District — historic district in Lehi, Utah, United States
- • Lehi North Branch Meetinghouse — historic building in Lehi, Utah, United States
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 19m. Total distance: 13.9 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 2.2 miles (US 89 / Digital Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (US 89): 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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