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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on State Street
1230 ft · 39 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto 200 West
2574 ft · 52 sec · 200 West
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Take the ramp straight toward I 15 South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
9 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
13.5 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 71: 12300 South
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Riverton
132 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto 12300 South
1.1 mi · 2 min · 12300 South
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Continue on 12600 South
1.5 mi · 3 min · 12600 South
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Turn left onto Redwood Road
60 m · 6 sec · Redwood Road
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Turn right
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington and Riverton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Salt Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 31.8 mi (51.18 km).
#1 Farmington
City in and county seat of Davis County, Utah, United States
| Population | 25,387 |
| Coordinates | 40.9805000, -111.8874400 |
| Altitude | 1312 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverton
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 44,369 |
| Coordinates | 40.5218900, -111.9391000 |
| Altitude | 1353 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverton (-111.9391, 40.52189)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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