Origin
Vineyard, UT
Late night in Vineyard on Sunday
Local time
1:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vineyard, UT to Riverton, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
24.5 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vineyard, UT
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Riverton, UT
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
This quick 24.5-mile drive from Vineyard to Riverton in Utah's Mountain West region takes about 30 minutes to complete. With no highway driving, it's a straightforward local route, ideal for a single-day trip. You'll navigate using Center Street, East Mill Road, and West Center Street. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $4. Given its short distance and duration, this route offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 20.1 mi | 21m |
| 12600 South | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 12300 South | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Center Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Center Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 89 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Mill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Redwood Road | <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 Vineyard, UT and Riverton, UT.
1
Start on South Holdaway Road
20 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Holdaway Road
2
Turn right onto Center Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
3
Turn right onto East Mill Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Mill Road
4
Continue on West Center Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
West Center Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 15
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 89
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 89
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Riverton
Use the slight left lane.
9
Turn straight onto SR 71
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
12300 South
10
Continue on SR 71
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
12600 South
11
Turn left onto SR 68
198 ft
·
6 sec
·
Redwood Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right
64 ft
·
4 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 24.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 89
Take the exit onto US 89 toward SR 71: 12300 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
8
21.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Riverton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Riverton
6
24.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn left onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.76 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 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 | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
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
Riverton, UT
Late night in Riverton on Sunday
Local time
1:48 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
6 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
30m 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 24.5-mile stretch, as 0% of the route involves highway travel. The journey is characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. While there's no longest uninterrupted stretch to note, the profile suggests a continuous engagement with local traffic patterns and intersections. This drive will keep you actively navigating through communities.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 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?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 24.5 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 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles (US 89): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Riverton, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles (US 89): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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