How far is Fruit Heights, UT from Vernal, UT?
The driving distance from Fruit Heights, UT to Vernal, UT is about 192.9 miles (310.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.5 miles (210 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Duchesne County, Utah, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fruit Heights and Vernal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fruit Heights and Vernal.
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Start on South Mountain Road
1.2 km · 2 min · South Mountain Road
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Turn left onto East 400 North
123 m · 12 sec · East 400 North
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Take the ramp left toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
11 mi · 12 min
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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 right to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24.5 mi · 27 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
1224 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 40: Heber, Vernal
2081 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
86.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
27.3 mi · 31 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1993 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on North 200 East
972 ft · 17 sec · North 200 East
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Turn right onto East 200 North
11.7 mi · 13 min · East 200 North
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
17.3 mi · 20 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Vernal Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · South Vernal Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Vernal Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fruit Heights and Vernal.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 40
Merge slight left
86.5 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Fruit Heights and Sunny near Vernal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fruit Heights to Vernal?
The road trip is about 192.9 miles (310.5 km) and usually takes 03h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tabiona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Fruit Heights and 96.6 miles from Vernal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.5 miles (210 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.89 one way or $65.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fruit Heights and Sunny near Vernal.
Stop Ideas Near Tabiona
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 Tabiona.
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Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fruit Heights and Vernal. Straight-line distance: 130.47 mi (209.97 km).
#1 Fruit Heights
City in Davis County, Utah, United States
| Population | 6,216 |
| Coordinates | 41.0321700, -111.9021600 |
| Altitude | 1432 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vernal
City in and county seat fo Uintah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 10,468 |
| Coordinates | 40.4555200, -109.5287500 |
| Altitude | 1624 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vernal (-109.52875, 40.45552)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $4.83 | $32.89 | $65.78 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $34.89 | $69.78 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $36.49 | $72.98 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $42.77 | $85.53 |
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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