How far is Highland, UT from Riverton, UT?
The driving distance from Highland, UT to Riverton, UT is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Former census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland and Riverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland and Riverton.
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Start on 9050 West
71 m · 13 sec · 9050 West
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Turn left onto 3100 South
1.3 km · 2 min · 3100 South
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Turn right onto 8400 West
1.5 mi · 3 min · 8400 West
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Continue on Highway 111
3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 111
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Turn left onto 6200 South
1.2 km · 1 min · 6200 South
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Turn right onto Mountain View Corridor
8.7 mi · 11 min · Mountain View Corridor
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Turn left onto 12600 South
3.6 mi · 7 min · 12600 South
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Turn right onto Redwood Road
46 m · 5 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 Highland and Riverton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Mountain View Corridor
Turn right onto Mountain View Corridor
8.71 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Highland and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Riverton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland to Riverton?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Oquirrh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Highland and 9.5 miles from Riverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Highland and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Riverton.
Stop Ideas Near Oquirrh
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 Oquirrh.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 15.38 mi (24.75 km).
#1 Highland
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 19,241 |
| Coordinates | 40.7043900, -112.1068900 |
| Altitude | 1327 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.83 | $5.67 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $3.63 | $7.25 |
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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