How far is Green River, UT from Elmo, UT?

The driving distance from Green River, UT to Elmo, UT is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
74.5 mi
01h 40m
Flight
44.35 mi
71.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.35 mi
Kilometers
71.37 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.5 mi
Kilometers
119.89 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elmo
Thu, Apr 16, 3:01 PM MDT
Return by in Green River
Thu, Apr 16, 4:41 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green River
2026-04-16T13:21
Arrive Elmo
Thu, Apr 16, 3:01 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Green River
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
East Carbon City
UT

City in Carbon County, Utah, United States

From Green River
37.2 mi
00h 50m
To Elmo
37.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 4:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph SE
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 Green River and Elmo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green River and Elmo.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 West, US 6, US 191

    3129 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    1.5 mi · 1 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 191 North: Price, Salt Lake City

    1.3 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    50.4 mi · 59 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Ridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Elmo Road

    2 mi · 5 min · West Elmo Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Center Street

    657 ft · 23 sec · North Center Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1210 ft · 33 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Green River and Elmo.

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
51.9 mi · 70%
Ridge Road
7.35 mi · 10%
West Elmo Road
1.95 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1.73 mi · 2%
US 6 West
0.8 mi · 1%
I 70 West
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

50.4 mi · 00h 59m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
44.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Carbon City
00h 50m from Green River
Leave By
3:10 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Green River 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 Green River to Elmo?

The road trip is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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 37.2 miles from Green River and 37.3 miles from Elmo.

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 30.1 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 3:10 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.24 one way or $20.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Green River and Mostly Cloudy near Elmo.

Stop Ideas Near East Carbon City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Carbon 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 East Carbon City.

RAIL

Helper

41 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Green River

65 mi away
250 South Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green River and Elmo. Straight-line distance: 44.35 mi (71.37 km).

Green River

#1 Green River

City in Emery County, Utah, United States

Population957
Coordinates38.9952500, -110.1618000
Altitude1242
CountryUnited States
Elmo

#2 Elmo

Town in Emery County, Utah, United States

Population410
Coordinates39.3896900, -110.8151600
Altitude1735
CountryUnited States
Start: Green River (-110.1618, 38.99525)
End: Elmo (-110.81516, 39.38969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.95 L · about $10.24
Round trip
$20.48
5.26 gal · 19.9 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.24 $20.48
Mid-grade $4.23 $11.13 $22.26
Premium $4.55 $11.96 $23.93
Diesel $5.41 $14.23 $28.47

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 Green River and Elmo. The current time is 13:21:01.

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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.