How far is Clinton, UT from Riverton, UT?

The driving distance from Clinton, UT to Riverton, UT is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.53 mi
00h 57m
Flight
43.08 mi
69.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.08 mi
Kilometers
69.33 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.53 mi
Kilometers
79.71 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverton
Tue, Apr 14, 11:58 PM MDT
Return by in Clinton
Wed, Apr 15, 12:55 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-14T23:01
Arrive Riverton
Tue, Apr 14, 11:58 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
North Salt Lake
UT

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

From Clinton
24.8 mi
00h 28m
To Riverton
24.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 mph W
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 Clinton and Riverton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Riverton.

  1. 1

    Start on West 1800 North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West 1800 North

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 650 North

    156 m · 18 sec · 650 North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City

    1980 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    22 mi · 24 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.5 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 71: 12300 South

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Riverton

    132 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto 12300 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 12300 South

  11. 11

    Continue on 12600 South

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 12600 South

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Redwood Road

    60 m · 6 sec · Redwood Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
43.7 mi · 88%
12600 South
1.47 mi · 3%
West 1800 North
1.28 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.16 mi · 2%
12300 South
1.05 mi · 2%
I 15 South
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

22 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
43.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Salt Lake
00h 28m from Clinton
Leave By
4:36 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Clinton and Sunny near Riverton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Riverton?

The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Clinton and 24.7 miles from Riverton.

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

The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clinton and Sunny near Riverton.

Stop Ideas Near North Salt Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Salt Lake, 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 North Salt Lake.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

10 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

10 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

42 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

72 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 43.08 mi (69.33 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

Population22,728
Coordinates41.1396700, -112.0505000
Altitude1339
CountryUnited States
Riverton

#2 Riverton

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population44,369
Coordinates40.5218900, -111.9391000
Altitude1353
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton (-112.0505, 41.13967)
End: Riverton (-111.9391, 40.52189)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.62 L · about $6.81
Round trip
$13.63
3.5 gal · 13.24 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.81 $13.63
Mid-grade $4.23 $7.40 $14.81
Premium $4.55 $7.96 $15.92
Diesel $5.41 $9.47 $18.94

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 Clinton and Riverton. The current time is 23:01:17.

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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.