How far is Riverdale, UT from Taylorsville, UT?

The driving distance from Riverdale, UT to Taylorsville, UT is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.74 mi
00h 46m
Flight
35.34 mi
56.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.34 mi
Kilometers
56.88 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.74 mi
Kilometers
65.57 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylorsville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:30 PM MDT
Return by in Riverdale
Thu, Oct 15, 2:17 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverdale
2026-10-15T12:44
Arrive Taylorsville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:30 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverdale
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Centerville
UT

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

From Riverdale
20.4 mi
00h 23m
To Taylorsville
20.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph ENE
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Riverdale and Taylorsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverdale and Taylorsville.

  1. 1

    Start on 1050 West

    15 m · 9 sec · 1050 West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Riverdale Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Riverdale Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    25.7 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 266: 4500 South

    1984 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Taylorsville

    83 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 4500 South

    1634 ft · 33 sec · 4500 South

  10. 10

    Continue on Taylorsville Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Taylorsville Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on 4700 South

    1030 ft · 20 sec · 4700 South

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4700 South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverdale and Taylorsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
37 mi · 91%
Taylorsville Expressway
1.51 mi · 4%
Riverdale Road
0.95 mi · 2%
SR 266
0.43 mi · 1%
I 15 South
0.35 mi · 1%
4500 South
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

25.7 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
00h 23m from Riverdale
Leave By
4:58 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Riverdale and Mostly Clear near Taylorsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Riverdale to Taylorsville?

The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Riverdale and 20.4 miles from Taylorsville.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.96 one way or $13.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverdale and Mostly Clear near Taylorsville.

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

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

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

BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

17 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

18 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

35 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

79 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverdale and Taylorsville. Straight-line distance: 35.34 mi (56.88 km).

Riverdale

#1 Riverdale

City in Weber County, Utah, United States

Population8,988
Coordinates41.1768900, -112.0038300
Altitude1332
CountryUnited States
Taylorsville

#2 Taylorsville

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population59,402
Coordinates40.6677200, -111.9388300
Altitude1310
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverdale (-112.00383, 41.17689)
End: Taylorsville (-111.93883, 40.66772)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.44 L · about $6.96
Round trip
$13.91
2.88 gal · 10.88 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.83 $6.96 $13.91
Mid-grade $5.12 $7.38 $14.75
Premium $5.36 $7.72 $15.43
Diesel $6.28 $9.04 $18.09

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverdale and Taylorsville. The current time is 12:44:07.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.