How far is Canyon Rim, UT from Riverton, UT?

The driving distance from Canyon Rim, UT to Riverton, UT is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.99 mi
00h 27m
Flight
14.17 mi
22.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.17 mi
Kilometers
22.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.99 mi
Kilometers
33.78 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverton
Tue, Apr 14, 11:29 PM MDT
Return by in Canyon Rim
Tue, Apr 14, 11:57 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canyon Rim
2026-04-14T23:02
Arrive Riverton
Tue, Apr 14, 11:29 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Canyon Rim
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Midvale
UT

City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

From Canyon Rim
10.5 mi
00h 13m
To Riverton
10.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Today

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Canyon Rim and Riverton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canyon Rim and Riverton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    88 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fisher Lane

    627 ft · 32 sec · Fisher Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2300 East

    1773 ft · 44 sec · 2300 East

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    30 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West

    1356 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley

    2412 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley

    898 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 71: 12300 South

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Riverton

    132 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto 12300 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 12300 South

  14. 14

    Continue on 12600 South

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 12600 South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Redwood Road

    60 m · 6 sec · Redwood Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canyon Rim and Riverton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
12.6 mi · 60%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3.46 mi · 16%
12600 South
1.47 mi · 7%
I 15 South
1.25 mi · 6%
12300 South
1.05 mi · 5%
2300 East
0.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

12.6 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midvale
00h 13m from Canyon Rim
Leave By
7:36 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Canyon Rim and Sunny near Riverton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Canyon Rim to Riverton?

The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Midvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Canyon Rim and 10.5 miles from Riverton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Canyon Rim and Sunny near Riverton.

Stop Ideas Near Midvale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Midvale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Midvale.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

17 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

17 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

47 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

68 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canyon Rim and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 14.17 mi (22.8 km).

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#1 Canyon Rim

Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Population10,062
Coordinates40.7066100, -111.8218800
Altitude1407
CountryUnited States
Riverton

#2 Riverton

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population44,369
Coordinates40.5218900, -111.9391000
Altitude1353
CountryUnited States
Start: Canyon Rim (-111.82188, 40.70661)
End: Riverton (-111.9391, 40.52189)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.8 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.76
1.48 gal · 5.6 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.88 $5.76
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.13 $6.26
Premium $4.55 $3.37 $6.73
Diesel $5.41 $4.00 $8.01

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Canyon Rim and Riverton. The current time is 23:02:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.