Origin
North Salt Lake, UT
Afternoon in North Salt Lake on Sunday
Local time
2:21 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Salt Lake, 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
30m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Salt Lake, UT
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Riverton, UT
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
Spanning 25.5 miles across the Mountain West, this straightforward commute from North Salt Lake to Riverton typically takes about 30 minutes. Since the entire trip is easily manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about overnight arrangements. You will primarily navigate via Highway 89, I-15 South, and the Veterans Memorial Highway to reach your destination. With fuel costs estimated at $4, this is a highly economical route for your travel budget. Whether you are traveling for business or visiting family, the brevity of the trip provides plenty of flexibility for your schedule. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection within the state of Utah that gets you where you need to go without unnecessary complications.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 21 mi | 22m |
| 12600 South | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Highway 89 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 12300 South | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Redwood Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 350 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 21 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Salt Lake, UT and Riverton, UT.
1
Start on 350 North
39 ft
·
8 sec
·
350 North
2
Turn right onto US 89
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 89
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 15 South
4
Merge onto I 15
7.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
434 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Riverton
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto SR 71
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
12300 South
9
Continue on SR 71
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
12600 South
10
Turn left onto SR 68
198 ft
·
6 sec
·
Redwood Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right
64 ft
·
4 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 89 / Highway 89
Turn right onto US 89 / Highway 89
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
9.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
22.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward SR 71: 12300 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
8
22.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Riverton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Riverton
6
25.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn left onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.04 one way
$8.08 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Riverton, UT
Afternoon in Riverton on Sunday
Local time
2:21 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°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
30m 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 as you transition between major thoroughfares and urban arteries. While the route utilizes I-15 South and the Veterans Memorial Highway, the character of the road leans more toward stop-and-go navigation rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will find that the highway share is effectively zero, meaning your focus will be on managing turns and local traffic flow throughout the 25.5-mile distance. Because there are no designated stops required for such a short duration, you will likely spend the entire 30 minutes behind the wheel engaged in active driving. The journey lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, requiring you to remain alert as you maneuver through this busy corridor.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 89 / Highway 89.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 25.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 89 / Highway 89): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 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 30m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21 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: near the start (US 89 / Highway 89): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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