How far is Lindon, UT from Riverton, UT?

The driving distance from Lindon, UT to Riverton, UT is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.72 mi
00h 28m
Flight
16.86 mi
27.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.86 mi
Kilometers
27.13 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.72 mi
Kilometers
34.95 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:25 AM MDT
Return by in Lindon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lindon
2026-04-23T06:57
Arrive Riverton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:25 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lindon
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Lehi
UT

The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

From Lindon
10.9 mi
00h 14m
To Riverton
10.9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WNW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lindon and Riverton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lindon and Riverton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    81 m · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 700 North

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 700 North

  5. 5

    Continue on North County Boulevard

    1567 ft · 35 sec · North County Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pleasant Grove Boulevard

    1858 ft · 48 sec · Pleasant Grove Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1666 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    15.5 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 71: 12300 South

    1102 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Riverton

    632 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto 12300 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 12300 South

  12. 12

    Continue on 12600 South

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 12600 South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Redwood Road

    60 m · 6 sec · Redwood Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lindon and Riverton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
15.5 mi · 71%
700 North
1.5 mi · 7%
12600 South
1.47 mi · 7%
12300 South
1.1 mi · 5%
State Street
0.78 mi · 4%
Pleasant Grove Boulevard
0.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

15.5 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lehi
00h 14m from Lindon
Leave By
7:32 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lindon and Chance Rain Showers near Riverton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lindon to Riverton?

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Lehi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Lindon and 10.9 miles from Riverton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:32 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $6.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lindon and Chance Rain Showers near Riverton.

Stop Ideas Near Lehi

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lehi, 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 Lehi.

RAIL

Provo

24 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

41 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

42 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

93 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lindon and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 16.86 mi (27.13 km).

Lindon

#1 Lindon

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population11,462
Coordinates40.3432900, -111.7207600
Altitude1415
CountryUnited States
Riverton

#2 Riverton

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population44,369
Coordinates40.5218900, -111.9391000
Altitude1353
CountryUnited States
Start: Lindon (-111.72076, 40.34329)
End: Riverton (-111.9391, 40.52189)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $3.00
Round trip
$6.00
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.00 $6.00
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.26 $6.52
Premium $4.55 $3.50 $7.01
Diesel $5.41 $4.17 $8.33

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lindon and Riverton. The current time is 06:57:05.

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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.