How far is Kearns, UT from Riverton, UT?
The driving distance from Kearns, UT to Riverton, UT is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kearns and Riverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearns and Riverton.
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Start on 5015 South
9 m · 7 sec · 5015 South
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Turn left onto 4420 West
2641 ft · 2 min · 4420 West
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Turn left onto 5415 South
2652 ft · 54 sec · 5415 South
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Continue on 5400 South
1180 ft · 24 sec · 5400 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 154 South
2696 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Bangerter Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Bangerter Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 71 East: 12600 South
2653 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto 12600 South
2.4 mi · 5 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 Kearns 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.
Bangerter Highway
Merge slight left onto Bangerter Highway
8.23 mi · 00h 09m
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 Kearns 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 Kearns to Riverton?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
South Jordan Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Kearns and 6.5 miles from Riverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.75 one way or $3.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kearns and Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverton.
Stop Ideas Near South Jordan Heights
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 South Jordan Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kearns and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 10 mi (16.09 km).
#1 Kearns
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 35,731 |
| Coordinates | 40.6599500, -111.9963300 |
| Altitude | 1380 |
| 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: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.90 | $3.81 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.05 | $4.09 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
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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