How far is Pleasant Grove, UT from Riverton, UT?

The driving distance from Pleasant Grove, UT to Riverton, UT is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
20.93 mi
00h 27m
Flight
15.17 mi
24.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.17 mi
Kilometers
24.41 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.93 mi
Kilometers
33.69 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:55 AM MDT
Return by in Pleasant Grove
Thu, Apr 16, 5:22 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Grove
2026-04-16T04:27
Arrive Riverton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:55 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Grove
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 Pleasant Grove
10.4 mi
00h 13m
To Riverton
10.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain then Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Grove and Riverton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 100 East

    35 m · 7 sec · 100 East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Center Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Pleasant Grove Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Grove Boulevard

  5. 5

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

    1666 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    15.5 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 71: 12300 South

    1102 ft · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Riverton

    632 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto 12300 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 12300 South

  10. 10

    Continue on 12600 South

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 12600 South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Redwood Road

    60 m · 6 sec · Redwood Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Grove 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
15.5 mi · 74%
Pleasant Grove Boulevard
1.5 mi · 7%
12600 South
1.47 mi · 7%
12300 South
1.1 mi · 5%
Center Street
0.67 mi · 3%
SR 71
0.33 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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lehi
00h 13m from Pleasant Grove
Leave By
7:34 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Rain And Snow Showers leaving Pleasant Grove and Chance Light Rain then Rain And Snow near Riverton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Grove to Riverton?

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 10.4 miles from Pleasant Grove and 10.5 miles from Riverton.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Rain And Snow Showers around Pleasant Grove and Chance Light Rain then Rain And Snow 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 Pleasant Grove and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 15.17 mi (24.41 km).

Pleasant Grove

#1 Pleasant Grove

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population38,241
Coordinates40.3641200, -111.7385400
Altitude1409
CountryUnited States
Riverton

#2 Riverton

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population44,369
Coordinates40.5218900, -111.9391000
Altitude1353
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Grove (-111.73854, 40.36412)
End: Riverton (-111.9391, 40.52189)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.8 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.76
1.48 gal · 5.6 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.88 $5.76
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.13 $6.26
Premium $4.55 $3.37 $6.73
Diesel $5.41 $4.00 $8.01

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 Pleasant Grove and Riverton. The current time is 04:27:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.