How far is Elmo, UT from Ferron, UT?

The driving distance from Elmo, UT to Ferron, UT is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
31.06 mi
00h 37m
Flight
26.61 mi
42.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.61 mi
Kilometers
42.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.06 mi
Kilometers
49.99 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ferron
Thu, Apr 16, 12:14 PM MDT
Return by in Elmo
Thu, Apr 16, 12:51 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmo
2026-04-16T11:37
Arrive Ferron
Thu, Apr 16, 12:14 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elmo
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
Castle Dale
UT

City in Emery County, Utah, United States

From Elmo
15.5 mi
00h 18m
To Ferron
15.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 4:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 30 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmo and Ferron.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1210 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1350 ft · 37 sec · South Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cleveland Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Cleveland Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East 300 North Street

    1 km · 2 min · East 300 North Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1539 ft · 33 sec · North Center Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    22.3 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West 200 North

    96 m · 14 sec · West 200 North

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 200 North

Car Route Details

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

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
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
4.67 mi · 15%
Cleveland Road
2.57 mi · 8%
East 300 North Street
0.64 mi · 2%
North Center Street
0.29 mi · 1%
South Center Street
0.26 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

22.3 mi · 00h 31m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
26.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castle Dale
00h 18m from Elmo
Leave By
7:16 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Elmo and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ferron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elmo to Ferron?

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Castle Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Elmo and 15.5 miles from Ferron.

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

The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:16 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Castle Dale

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

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

RAIL

Helper

55 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Green River

78 mi away
250 South Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmo and Ferron. Straight-line distance: 26.61 mi (42.83 km).

Elmo

#1 Elmo

Town in Emery County, Utah, United States

Population410
Coordinates39.3896900, -110.8151600
Altitude1735
CountryUnited States
Ferron

#2 Ferron

City in Emery County, Utah, United States

Population1,507
Coordinates39.0935800, -111.1332200
Altitude1820
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-110.815159, 39.389638)
End: West 200 North (-111.133199, 39.093435)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.15 L · about $4.28
Round trip
$8.56
2.2 gal · 8.3 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.28 $8.56
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.65 $9.31
Premium $4.55 $5.00 $10.01
Diesel $5.41 $5.95 $11.91

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 Elmo and Ferron. The current time is 11:37:29.

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.