How far is Elmo, UT from Green River, UT?
The driving distance from Elmo, UT to Green River, UT is about 75 miles (120.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Carbon County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmo and Green River.
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Start on East Main Street
1210 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Center Street
657 ft · 18 sec · North Center Street
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Turn slight left onto West Elmo Road
2 mi · 5 min · West Elmo Road
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
7.4 mi · 13 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
53.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 19, I 70 Business: Green River
2091 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmo and Green River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Turn right onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
53.1 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
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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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Elmo and Partly Cloudy near Green River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmo to Green River?
The road trip is about 75 miles (120.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
East Carbon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.4 miles from Elmo and 37.6 miles from Green River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 3:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.28 one way or $20.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Elmo and Partly Cloudy near Green River.
Stop Ideas Near East Carbon City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Green River
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmo and Green River. Straight-line distance: 44.35 mi (71.37 km).
#1 Elmo
Town in Emery County, Utah, United States
| Population | 410 |
| Coordinates | 39.3896900, -110.8151600 |
| Altitude | 1735 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Green River
City in Emery County, Utah, United States
| Population | 957 |
| Coordinates | 38.9952500, -110.1618000 |
| Altitude | 1242 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-110.161801, 38.995497)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.28 | $20.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $12.01 | $24.02 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
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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