Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wellsville, UT
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Amalga, UT
Andrea Piacquadio
Wellsville, UT to Amalga, UT is 18.1 miles and takes about 28 minutes via 1000 West and US 89, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience that’s more about navigating community roads than covering vast distances. It’s a straightforward trip, perfect for those looking for a quick connection between two points without a significant time commitment, making it ideal for a single-day excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 West | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| 2400 West | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| US 89 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Airport Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Wellsville, UT and Amalga, UT.
Start on SR 101
Turn left onto US 89; US 91
Turn left onto SR 252
At end of road, turn left onto Airport Road
Turn right onto 2400 West
Continue on 2400 West
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 89; US 91
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SR 252 / 1000 West
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Airport Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto 2400 West
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.82 one way
$5.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.17 | $2.97 | $5.95 |
| premium | $4.47 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Wellsville on Sunday
Local time
9:31 AM
MDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 13 at 9:25PM MDT until July 14 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Morning in Amalga on Sunday
Local time
9:31 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 13 at 9:25PM MDT until July 14 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 25% of it on highways. You'll navigate a series of local roads, including 1000 West and 2400 West, before merging onto US 89. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 5.6 miles on 1000 West. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction as you traverse this connection, rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of open road.
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 1.2 miles in near US 89; US 91.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 89; US 91): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (SR 252 / 1000 West): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (Airport Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
9 ft
Total Descent
109 ft
Highest Point
4,543 ft
Elevation Range
104 ft
Notable High Points
Founded 1856
Top landmarks
Founded 1869
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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