Origin
Naples, UT
Morning in Naples on Tuesday
Local time
6:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Naples, UT to Whiterocks, 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
49m
Distance
31.2 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Naples, UT
Kelly
Whiterocks, UT
Hao Ma
Trip Overview
Naples to Whiterocks is 31.2 miles and takes about 49 minutes via West 500 North and White Rocks Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip entirely within Utah's Mountain West region. Expect a local driving experience focused on navigating turns rather than long, open highway stretches. Given its short duration and minimal highway use, this route is ideal for those who prefer a more engaged driving experience with frequent directional changes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 500 North | 14.8 mi | 21m |
| 7000 North | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| White Rocks Highway | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| 4500 East | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Ute Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| North 500 West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West 500 North
— 14.8 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naples, UT and Whiterocks, UT.
1
Start on US 40
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
2
Continue on US 40
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn right onto SR 121
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
North 500 West
4
Continue on SR 121
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ute Highway
5
Continue on SR 121
15 mi
·
21 min
·
West 500 North
6
Continue on SR 121
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on SR 121
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
7000 North
8
Turn right onto SR 121
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
4500 East
9
Continue on White Rocks Highway
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
White Rocks Highway
10
Turn left onto 11500 North
27 ft
·
1 sec
·
11500 North
11
Arrive at destination
11500 North
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Naples, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 31.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
3.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 121 / North 500 West
Turn right onto SR 121 / North 500 West
Navigation decision point
4
26.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
SR 121 / 4500 East
Turn right onto SR 121 / 4500 East
Navigation decision point
3
31.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
11500 North
Turn left onto 11500 North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.94 one way
$9.89 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Whiterocks, UT
Morning in Whiterocks on Tuesday
Local time
6:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°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
2 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
49m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. You'll spend your time on local roads like West 500 North and White Rocks Highway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 14.8 miles on West 500 North, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments and turns throughout the journey. The road's personality is that of a typical local byway, requiring your attention to navigation rather than simply setting cruise control.
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: 14.8 mi on West 500 North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 3.6 miles in near SR 121 / North 500 West.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Naples, UT to Whiterocks, UT is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (SR 121 / North 500 West): Navigation decision point; at 26.4 miles (SR 121 / 4500 East): Navigation decision point; at 31.2 miles (11500 North): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 31.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m 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 14.8 miles on West 500 North. 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 3.6 miles (SR 121 / North 500 West): Navigation decision point; at 26.4 miles (SR 121 / 4500 East): Navigation decision point; at 31.2 miles (11500 North): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Whiterocks, 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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