How far is Castle Dale, UT from Elmo, UT?

The driving distance from Castle Dale, UT to Elmo, UT is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
20.23 mi
00h 33m
Flight
16.43 mi
26.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.43 mi
Kilometers
26.44 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.23 mi
Kilometers
32.56 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elmo
Thu, Apr 16, 8:42 AM MDT
Return by in Castle Dale
Thu, Apr 16, 9:16 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Dale
2026-04-16T08:09
Arrive Elmo
Thu, Apr 16, 8:42 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Castle Dale
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Huntington
UT

Town in Emery County, Utah, United States

From Castle Dale
10.1 mi
00h 16m
To Elmo
10.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 30 mph SW
Destination
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 4:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Dale and Elmo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Dale and Elmo.

  1. 1

    Start on North Spartan Center Street

    55 m · 13 sec · North Spartan Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    11.5 mi · 15 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1539 ft · 33 sec · North Center Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 300 North Street

    1 km · 2 min · East 300 North Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Cleveland Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Cleveland Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Center Street

    1350 ft · 39 sec · South Center Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1210 ft · 33 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Dale and Elmo.

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
11.8 mi · 58%
Cleveland Road
2.57 mi · 13%
East 300 North Street
0.64 mi · 3%
North Center Street
0.29 mi · 1%
South Center Street
0.26 mi · 1%
North Spartan Center Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Turn left onto East Main Street

11.5 mi · 00h 15m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
16.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntington
00h 16m from Castle Dale
Leave By
7:24 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Castle Dale and Mostly Cloudy near Elmo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castle Dale to Elmo?

The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Huntington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Castle Dale and 10.1 miles from Elmo.

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

The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 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 7:24 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Castle Dale and Mostly Cloudy near Elmo.

Stop Ideas Near Huntington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Huntington, 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 Huntington.

RAIL

Helper

41 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Green River

78 mi away
250 South Broadway
RAIL

Provo

116 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Dale and Elmo. Straight-line distance: 16.43 mi (26.44 km).

Castle Dale

#1 Castle Dale

City in Emery County, Utah, United States

Population1,511
Coordinates39.2121900, -111.0196100
Altitude1730
CountryUnited States
Elmo

#2 Elmo

Town in Emery County, Utah, United States

Population410
Coordinates39.3896900, -110.8151600
Altitude1735
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Dale (-111.01961, 39.21219)
End: Elmo (-110.81516, 39.38969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
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
0.71 gal
2.7 L · about $2.76
Round trip
$5.53
1.42 gal · 5.4 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.76 $5.53
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.00 $6.01
Premium $4.55 $3.23 $6.46
Diesel $5.41 $3.84 $7.69

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Dale and Elmo. The current time is 08:09:21.

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.