Origin
Riverton, UT
Late night in Riverton on Tuesday
Local time
3:03 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverton, UT to North Salt Lake, 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
31m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
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
North Salt Lake, UT
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Riverton to North Salt Lake, you are looking at a 25.7-mile journey that typically takes about 31 minutes. Because of the short distance, this is a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stops. Your route will primarily keep you on local roads, specifically utilizing 12600 South, 12300 South, and the Veterans Memorial Highway. Budget roughly $4 for fuel to complete this trip through the Mountain West. It is an efficient connection between these two Utah communities, perfect for those who prefer a quick, direct transit rather than a lengthy excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 20.1 mi | 21m |
| Highway 89 | 2 mi | 3m |
| 12600 South | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 12300 South | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 350 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 20.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton, UT and North Salt Lake, 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
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 312
Toward US 89 North
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on US 89
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 89
9
Turn left onto 350 North
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
350 North
10
Arrive at destination
350 North
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.4 — 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
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
23.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward US 89 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 312
Toward US 89 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.07 one way
$8.15 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.58 | $9.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
North Salt Lake, UT
Late night in North Salt Lake on Tuesday
Local time
3:03 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°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
2 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
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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the area. Since this route maintains a 0% highway share, you will be sticking to surface streets for the entire 25.7-mile duration. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches here; instead, you will experience a constant flow of intersections and turns that define the character of this transit. The transition between local roads keeps the pace steady, requiring you to stay alert to changing traffic patterns as you move toward your destination.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.1 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,446 ft
4,226 ft
Total Climb
153 ft
Total Descent
254 ft
Highest Point
4,446 ft
~3.7 mi in
Elevation Range
220 ft
Notable High Points
4,446 ft at ~3.7 miles
+33 ft prominence
4,284 ft at ~14.7 miles
+7 ft prominence
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 North Salt Lake, 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 31m. Total distance: 25.7 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 (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 71 / 12600 South): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.7 miles: 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 North Salt Lake, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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