How far is Ballard, UT from Whiterocks, UT?
The driving distance from Ballard, UT to Whiterocks, UT is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Duchesne County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ballard and Whiterocks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballard and Whiterocks.
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Start on the route
792 ft · 58 sec
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Continue on 700 South
1495 ft · 1 min · 700 South
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Continue on 3500 East
1.2 km · 3 min · 3500 East
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Turn right onto 200 North
2.3 mi · 3 min · 200 North
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Turn left onto White Rocks Highway
3.1 mi · 6 min · White Rocks Highway
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Continue on 3000 North
1.4 km · 1 min · 3000 North
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Turn straight onto White Rocks Highway
8.8 mi · 17 min · White Rocks Highway
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Turn left onto 11500 North
8 m · 1 sec · 11500 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 11500 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ballard and Whiterocks.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
White Rocks Highway
Turn straight onto White Rocks Highway
8.83 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ballard and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Whiterocks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ballard to Whiterocks?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Roosevelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Ballard and 8.1 miles from Whiterocks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ballard and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Whiterocks.
Stop Ideas Near Roosevelt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roosevelt.
Helper
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ballard and Whiterocks. Straight-line distance: 12.36 mi (19.89 km).
#1 Ballard
Town in Uintah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,105 |
| Coordinates | 40.2894000, -109.9432000 |
| Altitude | 1539 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whiterocks
Whiterocks is a place in Utah, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4680100, -109.9307100 |
| Altitude | 1839 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whiterocks (-109.93071, 40.46801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $3.08 | $6.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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