Origin
Riverton, UT
Late night in Riverton on Sunday
Local time
1:55 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverton, UT to American Fork, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
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.
Riverton, UT
Brett Sayles
American Fork, UT
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Trip Overview
This quick 16.7-mile drive from Riverton to American Fork in Utah's Mountain West region is easily manageable in just 22 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Redwood Road and Bangerter Highway before connecting to I-15 for a portion of the journey. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this route offers a straightforward and efficient way to travel between these two communities. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent adjustments.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 10.7 mi | 11m |
| Bangerter Highway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Redwood Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| 100 East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 10.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton, UT and American Fork, UT.
1
Start on this road
64 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto SR 68
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Redwood Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
4
Merge onto SR 154
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Bangerter Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I-15: Las Vegas
6
Merge onto I 15; US 89
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 278
Toward SR 145: American Fork, Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward American Fork, Main Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Merge onto SR 145
179 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on SR 145
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn left onto SR 74
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
100 East
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
SR 74
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 16.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 154 / Bangerter Highway
Merge onto SR 154 / Bangerter Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward SR 145: American Fork, Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 278
Toward SR 145: American Fork, Main Street
9
15.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward American Fork, Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward American Fork, Main Street
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
SR 74 / 100 East
Turn left onto SR 74 / 100 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.65 one way
$5.29 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
American Fork, UT
Late night in American Fork on Sunday
Local time
1:55 AM
MDT
Current temp
45°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
18 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
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" on this route, as indicated by its profile. While it involves some highway travel on I-15, the majority of the 16.7 miles are on surface streets, suggesting a need for attention to traffic signals and intersections. There's no significant highway share to speak of, and the longest uninterrupted stretch isn't a defining feature of this drive. The character of the road will shift from local arterials to the faster pace of the interstate and back, requiring you to adapt your driving style.
Only 0% 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: 10.7 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 around 1.8 miles in near SR 154 / Bangerter Highway.
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 8 decision points packed into just 16.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (SR 154 / Bangerter Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 16.7 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 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 American Fork, 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: at 1.8 miles (SR 154 / Bangerter Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 American Fork, 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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