How far is Riverton, UT from Grantsville, UT?

The driving distance from Riverton, UT to Grantsville, UT is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
46.36 mi
01h 02m
Flight
28.1 mi
45.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.1 mi
Kilometers
45.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.36 mi
Kilometers
74.61 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grantsville
Sat, Apr 11, 8:42 AM MDT
Return by in Riverton
Sat, Apr 11, 9:44 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverton
2026-04-11T07:40
Arrive Grantsville
Sat, Apr 11, 8:42 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverton
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
Magna
UT

Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

From Riverton
23.2 mi
00h 31m
To Grantsville
23.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph S
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Redwood Road

    59 m · 6 sec · Redwood Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    660 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 1830 West

    103 m · 14 sec · 1830 West

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 12600 South

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 12600 South

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 154 North

    2309 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bangerter Highway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Bangerter Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward SR 201 West: Magna

    2066 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto 2100 South Freeway

    13 mi · 16 min · 2100 South Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    6.1 mi · 6 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 179

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Midvalley Highway

    9.4 mi · 15 min · Midvalley Highway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bangerter Highway
13.9 mi · 30%
2100 South Freeway
13 mi · 28%
Midvalley Highway
9.36 mi · 20%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6.06 mi · 13%
12600 South
2.18 mi · 5%
SR 179
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Bangerter Highway

Merge slight left onto Bangerter Highway

13.9 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Magna
00h 31m from Riverton
Leave By
4:26 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Riverton and Rain Showers Likely near Grantsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Magna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Riverton and 23.2 miles from Grantsville.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 4:26 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.38 one way or $12.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Riverton and Rain Showers Likely near Grantsville.

Stop Ideas Near Magna

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

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

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

58 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

65 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Grantsville. Straight-line distance: 28.1 mi (45.22 km).

Riverton

#1 Riverton

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population44,369
Coordinates40.5218900, -111.9391000
Altitude1353
CountryUnited States
Grantsville

#2 Grantsville

City in Tooele County, Utah, United States

Population12,409
Coordinates40.5999400, -112.4644000
Altitude1312
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverton (-111.9391, 40.52189)
End: Grantsville (-112.4644, 40.59994)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.19 L · about $6.38
Round trip
$12.77
3.28 gal · 12.38 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.38 $12.77
Mid-grade $4.23 $6.94 $13.88
Premium $4.55 $7.46 $14.92
Diesel $5.41 $8.88 $17.75

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverton and Grantsville. The current time is 07:40:32.

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.