Origin
Oquirrh, UT
Late night in Oquirrh on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oquirrh, 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
22m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oquirrh, UT
Zach LeBlanc
Riverton, UT
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Oquirrh and Riverton, you are looking at a quick 13.5-mile journey that typically takes about 22 minutes. Because this trip is entirely localized within the Mountain West, it serves perfectly as a simple day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting for this drive is straightforward, as you will likely only spend about $2 on fuel. Navigating this route involves staying off the major highways, as the entire path consists of local roads. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that allows you to reach your destination efficiently without the need for extensive planning or travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Corridor | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| 12600 South | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| 6200 South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Laurel Canyon Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Wakefield Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Redwood Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Oquirrh Ridge Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mountain View Corridor
— 8.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oquirrh, UT and Riverton, UT.
1
Start on Oquirrh Ridge Drive
129 ft
·
11 sec
·
Oquirrh Ridge Drive
2
Turn left onto Cedar Hill Road
244 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cedar Hill Road
3
Turn right onto Wakefield Way
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Wakefield Way
4
Turn left onto Laurel Canyon Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurel Canyon Drive
5
Turn left onto 6200 South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
6200 South
6
Turn left onto SR 85
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Mountain View Corridor
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto 12600 South
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
12600 South
8
Turn right onto SR 68
152 ft
·
5 sec
·
Redwood Road
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right
64 ft
·
4 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cedar Hill Road
Turn left onto Cedar Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Wakefield Way
Turn right onto Wakefield Way
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor
Turn left onto SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
13.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn right onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.14 one way
$4.28 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 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 | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
3:08 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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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 monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, relying instead on Cedar Hill Road, Wakefield Way, and Laurel Canyon Drive to navigate between these two Utah communities. Since there is no longest uninterrupted stretch to speak of, stay alert for frequent turns and intersections throughout the 13.5-mile distance. The road's personality is defined by its residential and local nature, requiring your full attention as you transition between these neighborhood thoroughfares. It is a technical, low-speed environment that moves at a steady, manageable pace.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on Mountain View Corridor.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near Cedar Hill Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m 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: near the start (Cedar Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Wakefield Way): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Oquirrh, UT
Full guide →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 22m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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 8.7 miles on Mountain View Corridor. 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: near the start (Cedar Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Wakefield Way): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor): 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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