Origin
River Heights, UT
Late night in River Heights on Tuesday
Local time
3:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from River Heights, UT to Hyrum, 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
13m
Distance
7.8 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
River Heights, UT
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Hyrum, UT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection in the Mountain West, the 7.8-mile trip from River Heights to Hyrum is a straightforward local transit. Expect to spend about 13 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate between these two Utah communities. Because the travel time is so brief, this route is easily managed as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You will likely spend only about $1 on fuel for the entire journey, making it a very economical commute. Since you are staying within the same region, the drive feels consistent and familiar throughout. It is a practical choice for those who value efficiency over long-distance exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| 800 East | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 700 South | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Summerwild Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 600 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 5.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Heights, UT and Hyrum, UT.
1
Start on 600 South
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
600 South
2
Continue on Summerwild Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Summerwild Avenue
3
Turn right onto 700 South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
700 South
4
Turn left onto US 89; US 91
489 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 89; US 91
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
Use the slight left lane.
6
Continue on SR 165
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
800 East
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto SR 101
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Arrive at destination
SR 101
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
700 South
Turn right onto 700 South
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 89; US 91 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 89; US 91 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 89; US 91 / Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 89; US 91 / Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
SR 101 / Main Street
Turn right onto SR 101 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.24 one way
$2.47 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.30 | $2.59 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Hyrum, UT
Late night in Hyrum on Tuesday
Local time
3:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
56°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
21 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
13m 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?
Forget about the monotony of long-distance interstate travel; this route is entirely local, featuring zero highway driving. You will spend your time navigating a turn-heavy path that keeps you engaged with the local road network. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 5.8 miles spent on Main Street, which dictates the primary flow of your journey. Transitioning through 800 East and 700 South adds a bit of variety to the route's personality. It is a technical, low-speed drive that requires your full attention as you move through these specific town corridors.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 4 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near 700 South.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 7.8 miles you will encounter 4 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 0.5 miles (700 South): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 89; US 91 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 89; US 91 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,794 ft
4,501 ft
Total Climb
293 ft
Total Descent
160 ft
Highest Point
4,794 ft
~6.6 mi in
Elevation Range
293 ft
Notable High Points
4,794 ft at ~6.6 miles
+14 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Main Street. 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 0.5 miles (700 South): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 89; US 91 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 89; US 91 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hyrum, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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