How far is Farmington, UT from Riverton, UT?

The driving distance from Farmington, UT to Riverton, UT is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
35.05 mi
00h 41m
Flight
31.8 mi
51.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.8 mi
Kilometers
51.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.05 mi
Kilometers
56.4 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverton
Fri, Apr 17, 3:49 AM MDT
Return by in Farmington
Fri, Apr 17, 4:30 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-04-17T03:07
Arrive Riverton
Fri, Apr 17, 3:49 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Salt Lake City
UT

The capital of Utah.

From Farmington
17.5 mi
00h 20m
To Riverton
17.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Friday

Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WNW
Destination
44°F
Friday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington and Riverton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    1230 ft · 39 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 200 West

    2574 ft · 52 sec · 200 West

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 15 South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    9 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.5 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 71: 12300 South

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Riverton

    132 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto 12300 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 12300 South

  10. 10

    Continue on 12600 South

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 12600 South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Redwood Road

    60 m · 6 sec · Redwood Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
30.8 mi · 88%
12600 South
1.47 mi · 4%
12300 South
1.05 mi · 3%
I 15 South
0.69 mi · 2%
200 West
0.49 mi · 1%
SR 71
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

13.5 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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salt Lake City
00h 20m from Farmington
Leave By
7:08 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Snow Showers Likely leaving Farmington and Chance Snow Showers near Riverton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Salt Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Farmington and 17.5 miles from Riverton.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:08 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Snow Showers Likely around Farmington and Chance Snow Showers near Riverton.

Stop Ideas Near Salt Lake City

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

1 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

1 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

52 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

63 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 31.8 mi (51.18 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

City in and county seat of Davis County, Utah, United States

Population25,387
Coordinates40.9805000, -111.8874400
Altitude1312
CountryUnited States
Riverton

#2 Riverton

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population44,369
Coordinates40.5218900, -111.9391000
Altitude1353
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington (-111.88744, 40.9805)
End: Riverton (-111.9391, 40.52189)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $4.83
Round trip
$9.65
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.83 $9.65
Mid-grade $4.23 $5.25 $10.49
Premium $4.55 $5.64 $11.28
Diesel $5.41 $6.71 $13.42

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and Riverton. The current time is 03:07:54.

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.