How far is Riverton, UT from Highland, UT?
The driving distance from Riverton, UT to Highland, UT is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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 Highland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton and Highland.
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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
4.9 mi · 7 min · Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
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Turn right onto North 5600 West
2046 ft · 58 sec · North 5600 West
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Turn right onto West 10680 North
648 ft · 28 sec · West 10680 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 10680 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverton and Highland.
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.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
5.13 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Riverton and Chance Rain Showers near Highland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverton to Highland?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 7.9 miles from Riverton and 7.9 miles from Highland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Riverton and Chance Rain Showers near Highland.
Stop Ideas Near Bluffdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bluffdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Highland. Straight-line distance: 10.11 mi (16.27 km).
#1 Riverton
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 44,369 |
| Coordinates | 40.5218900, -111.9391000 |
| Altitude | 1353 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 17,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.4254800, -111.7944700 |
| Altitude | 1518 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland (-111.79447, 40.42548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
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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