Origin
Taylorsville, UT
Late night in Taylorsville on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Taylorsville, UT to Riverton, 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
18m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Taylorsville, UT
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Riverton, UT
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Trip Overview
This short 10.1-mile drive from Taylorsville to Riverton, Utah, is easily manageable in just 18 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip. With no highway driving involved, you'll navigate primarily along Redwood Road and 4700 South. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $2. Given its brevity, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you choose to travel. Both Taylorsville and Riverton are located within the Mountain West region, so you won't be crossing any major regional boundaries on this quick journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood Road | 10.1 mi | 18m |
| 4700 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Redwood Road
— 10.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylorsville, UT and Riverton, UT.
1
Start on SR 266
23 ft
·
6 sec
·
4700 South
2
Turn left onto SR 68
10 mi
·
18 min
·
Redwood Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right
64 ft
·
4 sec
4
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn left onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.60 one way
$3.20 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Riverton, UT
Late night in Riverton on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m 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 for this entire 10.1-mile stretch, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is the full 10.1 miles on Redwood Road. This route is characterized by its local road nature, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and intersections rather than high-speed highways. The experience behind the wheel will be one of constant engagement with traffic signals and turns, typical of urban or suburban travel within the Mountain West.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.1 mi on Redwood Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 68 / Redwood Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Taylorsville, UT to Riverton, UT is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 68 / Redwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.1 miles on Redwood Road. 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Riverton, 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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