Origin
Riverton, UT
Late night in Riverton on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverton, UT to Santaquin, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
49.9 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverton, UT
Brett Sayles
Santaquin, UT
Ankit Bisht
Trip Overview
Riverton, UT to Santaquin, UT is 49.9 miles and takes about 56m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Utah, connecting the Mountain West region from start to finish. Expect a local feel with a focus on navigating through populated areas rather than vast open landscapes. Given its short duration and straightforward path, this trip is ideal for a single-day journey, allowing plenty of time for your destination activities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 44.4 mi | 46m |
| Bangerter Highway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Redwood Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 6 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 44.4 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton, UT and Santaquin, 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
44 mi
·
46 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 6
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 6
Exit 244
Toward US 6 West
8
Turn right onto US 6
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto Center Street
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
Center Street
10
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Riverton, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 49.9 — 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.
4
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I-15: Las Vegas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I-15: Las Vegas
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.
5
48.9 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 244
Toward US 6 West
4
49.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Center Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.91 one way
$15.81 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Santaquin, UT
Late night in Santaquin on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
MDT
Current temp
40°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
23 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
56m 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 is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter frequent intersections and city streets. With a 100% highway share, you'll be on paved roads for the entire 49.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 44.4 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. Be prepared for a driving experience that involves constant adjustments to speed and direction as you navigate through various towns and communities.
Only 1% 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: 44.4 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 around 1.8 miles in near SR 154 / Bangerter Highway.
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 56m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.4 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 49.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.4 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: at 1.8 miles (SR 154 / Bangerter Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.4 miles (I 15; US 89 / 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 Santaquin, 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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