How far is Riverton, UT from Alpine, UT?
The driving distance from Riverton, UT to Alpine, UT is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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 24m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Salt Lake and Utah counties in Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverton and Alpine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton and Alpine.
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Start on the route
20 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Redwood Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Redwood Road
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Take the ramp left
1749 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bangerter Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Bangerter Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-15: Las Vegas
2142 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway
2106 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Timpanogos Highway
1754 ft · 47 sec · Timpanogos Highway
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Continue on Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
5.3 mi · 7 min · Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
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Turn left onto North Alpine Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Alpine Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
44 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
2020 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Center Street
13 m · 2 sec · West Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverton and Alpine.
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.
Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
Continue on Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
5.33 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 Likely leaving Riverton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alpine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverton to Alpine?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 8.6 miles from Riverton and 8.6 miles from Alpine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Riverton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alpine.
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 Riverton and Alpine. Straight-line distance: 9.71 mi (15.62 km).
#1 Riverton
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 44,369 |
| Coordinates | 40.5218900, -111.9391000 |
| Altitude | 1353 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alpine
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 10,495 |
| Coordinates | 40.4532800, -111.7779900 |
| Altitude | 1509 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alpine (-111.77799, 40.45328)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
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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