Origin
Provo, UT
Late night in Provo on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Provo, 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
36m
Distance
30.1 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Provo, UT
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Riverton, UT
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
This 30.1-mile drive from Provo to Riverton, Utah, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 36 minutes. It's a single-day excursion, perfect for a short hop within the Mountain West region. The main roads you'll navigate include Veterans Memorial Highway and sections of 12600 South and 12300 South. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this journey is very budget-friendly. This drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local route rather than a straightforward highway cruise. No overnight stays are necessary; you'll arrive at your destination with plenty of time left in your day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 25.2 mi | 26m |
| 12600 South | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 12300 South | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Center Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| 100 North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 89 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North University Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 500 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 25.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Provo, UT and Riverton, UT.
1
Start on Center Street
21 ft
·
3 sec
·
Center Street
2
Turn right onto US 189
478 ft
·
18 sec
·
North University Avenue
3
Turn left onto 100 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
100 North
4
Turn left onto US 89
475 ft
·
12 sec
·
North 500 West
5
Turn right onto SR 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Center Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
this road
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Merge onto I 15
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Riverton
Use the slight left lane.
10
Turn straight onto SR 71
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
12300 South
11
Continue on SR 71
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
12600 South
12
Turn left onto SR 68
198 ft
·
6 sec
·
Redwood Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right
64 ft
·
4 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30 — 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
|
US 189 / North University Avenue
Turn right onto US 189 / North University Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 114 / West Center Street
Turn right onto SR 114 / West Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
27.1 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
27.4 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
30 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn left onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.77 one way
$9.54 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 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 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.93 |
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
Riverton, UT
Late night in Riverton on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 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
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
36m 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 driving experience for this 30.1-mile journey. While Veterans Memorial Highway accounts for the longest stretch at 25.2 miles, you'll also be navigating city streets like 12600 South and 12300 South, which contribute to the route's numerous turns. The highway share is at 100%, meaning you'll be on paved roads for the entire duration, but the nature of the drive shifts from potentially faster highway segments to more controlled local road navigation. This mix keeps you actively engaged behind the wheel, requiring constant attention to road changes and turns.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.2 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 189 / North University Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 30.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 189 / North University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (SR 114 / West Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.1 miles (US 89): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Provo, UT
Full guide →Founded 1849
Provo, a city in the Wasatch Range region of the state of Utah in the United States of America, is known as a base for exploring the surrounding countryside and national parks. Approximately 90% of the residents are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon), compared to about 65% of the state as a whole. It is also the location of Brigham Young University, an LDS-owned university; the public Utah Valley University is located in the adjacent city of Orem. Provo has a population of about 115,000 people, but the Provo-Orem metropolitan area that encompasses Utah Valley is home to over half a million people. Other cities in the valley are very accessible, especially Orem, which sits side-by-side with Provo. Because of Orem's proximity, visitors to Provo should also look at things to do in Orem, as well as places to eat and sleep, depending on their needs.
Top landmarks
- • Brigham Young University Museum of Art — art museum in Provo, Utah, United States
- • Provo City Center Temple — temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Provo, Utah, United...
- • Hotel Roberts — former hotel in Provo, 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 36m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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 25.2 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: near the start (US 189 / North University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (SR 114 / West Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.1 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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