How far is Highland, UT from Riverton, UT?
The driving distance from Highland, UT to Riverton, UT is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Salt Lake and Utah counties in Utah, United States
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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 West 10680 North
648 ft · 34 sec · West 10680 North
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Turn left onto North 5600 West
2046 ft · 1 min · North 5600 West
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Turn left onto Timpanogos Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Timpanogos Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
3.7 mi · 5 min · Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 71: 12300 South
1102 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Riverton
632 ft · 18 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 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.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
6.54 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Highland and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Bluffdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Highland and 7.9 miles from Riverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Highland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverton.
Stop Ideas Near Bluffdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 10.11 mi (16.27 km).
#1 Highland
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 17,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.4254800, -111.7944700 |
| Altitude | 1518 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
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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