How far is Emery, UT from Elmo, UT?

The driving distance from Emery, UT to Elmo, UT is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
45.47 mi
01h 10m
Flight
39.74 mi
63.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.74 mi
Kilometers
63.96 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.47 mi
Kilometers
73.17 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elmo
Thu, Apr 16, 2:27 PM MDT
Return by in Emery
Thu, Apr 16, 3:37 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Emery
2026-04-16T13:17
Arrive Elmo
Thu, Apr 16, 2:27 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Emery
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
Castle Dale
UT

City in Emery County, Utah, United States

From Emery
22.7 mi
00h 35m
To Elmo
22.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 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 Emery and Elmo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Center Street

    14 m · 4 sec · South Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    36.8 mi · 52 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 Emery and Elmo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
37 mi · 81%
Cleveland Road
2.57 mi · 6%
East 300 North Street
0.64 mi · 1%
North Center Street
0.29 mi · 1%
South Center Street
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Turn right onto East Main Street

36.8 mi · 00h 52m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castle Dale
00h 35m from Emery
Leave By
4:10 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Emery 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 Emery to Elmo?

The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Castle Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Emery and 22.7 miles from Elmo.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:10 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.23 one way or $12.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Emery and Elmo. Straight-line distance: 39.74 mi (63.96 km).

Emery

#1 Emery

City in Emry County, Utah, United States

Population272
Coordinates38.9230300, -111.2487800
Altitude1906
CountryUnited States
Elmo

#2 Elmo

Town in Emery County, Utah, United States

Population410
Coordinates39.3896900, -110.8151600
Altitude1735
CountryUnited States
Start: Emery (-111.24878, 38.92303)
End: Elmo (-110.81516, 39.38969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.07 L · about $6.23
Round trip
$12.46
3.2 gal · 12.14 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.23 $12.46
Mid-grade $4.23 $6.77 $13.54
Premium $4.55 $7.28 $14.56
Diesel $5.41 $8.66 $17.32

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 Emery and Elmo. The current time is 13:17:07.

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.