Origin
Riverton, UT
Late night in Riverton on Tuesday
Local time
2:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverton, UT to Canyon Rim, 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
27m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverton, UT
Brett Sayles
Canyon Rim, UT
Andrew Kelly
Trip Overview
Riverton, UT to Canyon Rim, UT is 20.9 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah, making it a convenient local drive. Expect a turn-heavy experience as you navigate local roads and highways. With only 20.9 miles, this is an easy day trip, perfect for a quick excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 12.4 mi | 13m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| 12600 South | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 12300 South | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 2300 East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Fisher Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 12.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton, UT and Canyon Rim, UT.
1
Start on this road
187 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
192 ft
·
15 sec
3
Turn uturn onto SR 71
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
12600 South
4
Continue on SR 71
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
12300 South
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 15
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 304
Toward I 80 East: Cheyenne
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 80
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward 2300 East, Holladay, Millcreek
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right
89 ft
·
1 sec
11
Turn slight right onto 2300 East
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
2300 East
12
Turn left onto Fisher Lane
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Fisher Lane
13
Turn right
288 ft
·
21 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.1 — 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
Turn right
Navigation decision point
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 71 / 12600 South
Turn uturn onto SR 71 / 12600 South
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Salt Lake City
7
15.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Cheyenne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 304
Toward I 80 East: Cheyenne
7
20.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward 2300 East, Holladay, Millcreek
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.
Toward 2300 East, Holladay, Millcreek
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.31 one way
$6.62 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Canyon Rim, UT
Late night in Canyon Rim on Tuesday
Local time
2:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
41°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
22 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
27m 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?
This route offers a 'turn-heavy local drive' experience, meaning you'll be making frequent turns rather than settling into long, straight stretches. With a 0% highway share, you won't encounter any interstate driving. The longest uninterrupted segment is 12.4 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. Be prepared for varied road conditions and speeds as you transition between different local roads and Veterans Memorial Highway.
Only 0% 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: 12.4 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.
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 20.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 71 / 12600 South): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Riverton, UT to Canyon Rim, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
Salt Lake City
3.2 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 15
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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 12.4 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 Canyon Rim, 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 71 / 12600 South): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Canyon Rim, 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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