Origin
Uintah, UT
Late night in Uintah on Sunday
Local time
1:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Uintah, UT to Roy, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Uintah, UT
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Roy, UT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Uintah and Roy, this 8.1-mile drive is a straightforward transit within the Mountain West. You can easily complete the entire trip in about 11 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With a fuel cost estimate of just $1, it is an incredibly budget-friendly route for commuters or locals. Since the distance is so short, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or complex trip planning. Whether you are running errands or heading to a meeting, this highway-focused path provides a efficient link between these two Utah communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 5.6 mi | 5m |
| Riverdale Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| 1900 West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 6550 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 2375 East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 89 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5600 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 5.6 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Uintah, UT and Roy, UT.
1
Start on 6550 South
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
6550 South
2
Continue on 2375 East
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
2375 East
3
Turn right onto US 89
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 89
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 84 West: Riverdale
5
Merge onto I 84
5.6 mi
·
5 min
·
I 84
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 81
Toward SR 26: Riverdale Road
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward SR 26 West: Roy
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Turn slight left onto SR 26
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverdale Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto SR 126
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
1900 West
10
Turn right onto SR 97
80 ft
·
1 sec
·
5600 South
11
Arrive at destination
SR 97
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 89
Turn right onto US 89
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 84 West: Riverdale
Navigation decision point
Toward I 84 West: Riverdale
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward SR 26: Riverdale Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 81
Toward SR 26: Riverdale Road
8
6.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 26 West: Roy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 26 West: Roy
4
8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
SR 97 / 5600 South
Turn right onto SR 97 / 5600 South
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.57 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.35 | $2.69 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.44 | $2.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Roy, UT
Late night in Roy on Sunday
Local time
1:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
49°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
13 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
11m 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 trip that leans heavily on highway infrastructure, with 71% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. Your time behind the wheel will be dominated by a 5.6-mile stretch on I-84, which serves as the backbone of this quick transit. As you transition from the interstate onto Riverdale Road and 1900 West, the pace shifts from a fast-moving highway grind to local surface streets. This mix allows you to cover most of the 8.1-mile distance efficiently before navigating the final residential or commercial segments. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive designed for speed rather than lingering scenery.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and Riverdale Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 89.
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 8.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 0.4 miles (US 89): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,550 ft
4,386 ft
Total Climb
165 ft
Total Descent
158 ft
Highest Point
4,550 ft
~7.5 mi in
Elevation Range
165 ft
Notable High Points
4,550 ft at ~7.5 miles
+9 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on I 84. 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 0.4 miles (US 89): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Roy, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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