Origin
Riverton, UT
Morning in Riverton on Sunday
Local time
8:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverton, UT to Highland, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverton, UT
Brett Sayles
Highland, UT
Sandra Seitamaa
Trip Overview
Riverton, UT to Highland, UT is 19.1 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Mountain View Corridor, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns rather than a high-speed highway cruise. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger journey, offering a straightforward connection between these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Corridor | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| SR 111 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| 12600 South | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| 6200 South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 3100 South | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 1830 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 9050 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Redwood Road | <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 Riverton, UT and Highland, UT.
1
Start on this road
64 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto SR 68
193 ft
·
5 sec
·
Redwood Road
3
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
50 sec
4
At end of road, turn right onto 1830 West
339 ft
·
13 sec
·
1830 West
5
Turn left onto SR 71
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
12600 South
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto SR 85
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Mountain View Corridor
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto 6200 South
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
6200 South
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto SR 111
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 111
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto 3100 South
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
3100 South
10
Turn right onto 9050 West
233 ft
·
8 sec
·
9050 West
11
Arrive at destination
9050 West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn right onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
1830 West
At end of road, turn right onto 1830 West
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor
Turn right onto SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
13.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
SR 111
Turn right onto SR 111
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.05 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 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 | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
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
Highland, UT
Morning in Highland on Sunday
Local time
8:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
31m 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 drive is characterized by its frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating local streets than a continuous highway journey. With only 27% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on roads like Mountain View Corridor, SR 111, and 12600 South. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.7 miles along the Mountain View Corridor. Be prepared for a varied driving experience that requires attention to navigation and local traffic.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 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?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 68 / Redwood Road.
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 19.1 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (SR 68 / Redwood Road): Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (1830 West): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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 (SR 68 / Redwood Road): Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (1830 West): Navigation decision point.
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 Highland, 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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