Origin
Wellsville, UT
Afternoon in Wellsville on Sunday
Local time
3:55 PM
MDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wellsville, UT to Amalga, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 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
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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
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Trip Overview
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.
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
1000 West
— 5.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellsville, UT and Amalga, UT.
1
Start on SR 101
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 89; US 91
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 89; US 91
3
Turn left onto SR 252
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
1000 West
4
At end of road, turn left onto Airport Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Airport Road
5
Turn right onto 2400 West
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
2400 West
6
Continue on 2400 West
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
2400 West
7
Arrive at destination
2400 West
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 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.
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 89; US 91
Turn left onto US 89; US 91
Navigation decision point
4
5.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
SR 252 / 1000 West
Turn left onto SR 252 / 1000 West
Navigation decision point
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Airport Road
At end of road, turn left onto Airport Road
Navigation decision point
3
13.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
2400 West
Turn right onto 2400 West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.87 one way
$5.74 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Amalga, UT
Afternoon in Amalga on Sunday
Local time
3:55 PM
MDT
Current temp
35°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
22 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
28m 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 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.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on 1000 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
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.
Who Is This Route For?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on 1000 West. 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 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Amalga, 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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