Origin
Vernal, UT
Late night in Vernal on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vernal, UT to Whiterocks, 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
46m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vernal, UT
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Whiterocks, UT
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Trip Overview
Vernal, UT to Whiterocks, UT is 28.1 miles and takes about 46m via West 500 North, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Utah and the Mountain West region. Expect a local feel with plenty of turns, making it a good option for a quick excursion rather than an all-day adventure. It's a straightforward trip if you're looking for a brief journey between two points in the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 500 North | 14.8 mi | 21m |
| 7000 North | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| White Rocks Highway | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| 4500 East | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Ute Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 500 West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West 500 North
— 14.8 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernal, UT and Whiterocks, UT.
1
Start on South Vernal Avenue
72 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Vernal Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 40; US 191
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto SR 121
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
North 500 West
4
Continue on SR 121
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ute Highway
5
Continue on SR 121
15 mi
·
21 min
·
West 500 North
6
Continue on SR 121
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on SR 121
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
7000 North
8
Turn right onto SR 121
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
4500 East
9
Continue on White Rocks Highway
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
White Rocks Highway
10
Turn left onto 11500 North
27 ft
·
1 sec
·
11500 North
11
Arrive at destination
11500 North
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28 — 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
|
US 40; US 191 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 40; US 191 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 121 / North 500 West
Turn right onto SR 121 / North 500 West
Navigation decision point
4
23.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
SR 121 / 4500 East
Turn right onto SR 121 / 4500 East
Navigation decision point
3
28 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
11500 North
Turn left onto 11500 North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.45 one way
$8.91 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.01 | $10.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Whiterocks, UT
Late night in Whiterocks on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°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
46m 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, with 0% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate through a series of local roads, including West 500 North, 7000 North, and White Rocks Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.8 miles on West 500 North. Be prepared for frequent directional changes as you make your way across the landscape.
Only 0% 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: 14.8 mi on West 500 North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 US 40; US 191 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Vernal, UT to Whiterocks, UT is easy. At 46m 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 (US 40; US 191 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (SR 121 / North 500 West): Navigation decision point; at 23.3 miles (SR 121 / 4500 East): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m 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 14.8 miles on West 500 North. 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 (US 40; US 191 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (SR 121 / North 500 West): Navigation decision point; at 23.3 miles (SR 121 / 4500 East): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Whiterocks, 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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