How far is Riverton, UT from Midvale, UT?
The driving distance from Riverton, UT to Midvale, UT is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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 15m.
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.
The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverton and Midvale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton and Midvale.
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Start on the route
57 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
59 m · 16 sec
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Turn uturn onto 12600 South
1.6 mi · 3 min · 12600 South
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Continue on 12300 South
1.1 mi · 2 min · 12300 South
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Take the ramp slight left
2721 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 209: 9000 South
1639 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 209: Snowbird, Alta, Sandy
101 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto 9000 South
2373 ft · 55 sec · 9000 South
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Turn left onto State Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
2588 ft · 1 min · Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverton and Midvale.
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
3.42 mi · 00h 04m
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 Midvale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverton to Midvale?
The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
South Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Riverton and 4.8 miles from Midvale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 8:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Riverton and Chance Rain Showers near Midvale.
Stop Ideas Near South Jordan
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 South Jordan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Midvale. Straight-line distance: 6.49 mi (10.45 km).
#1 Riverton
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 44,369 |
| Coordinates | 40.5218900, -111.9391000 |
| Altitude | 1353 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Midvale
City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 34,434 |
| Coordinates | 40.6110600, -111.8999400 |
| Altitude | 1336 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midvale (-111.89994, 40.61106)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.32 | $2.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
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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