How far is Riverton, UT from North Salt Lake, UT?

The driving distance from Riverton, UT to North Salt Lake, UT is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.67 mi
00h 31m
Flight
22.64 mi
36.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.64 mi
Kilometers
36.43 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.67 mi
Kilometers
41.31 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Salt Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 8:46 PM MDT
Return by in Riverton
Sat, Apr 18, 9:18 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverton
2026-04-18T20:15
Arrive North Salt Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 8:46 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Riverton
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Murray
UT

The most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

From Riverton
12.9 mi
00h 15m
To North Salt Lake
12.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSE
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Riverton and North Salt Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverton and North Salt Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    59 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    Turn uturn onto 12600 South

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 12600 South

  4. 4

    Continue on 12300 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 12300 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    2721 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    20.1 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 89 North

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 89

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 89

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 350 North

    12 m · 1 sec · 350 North

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 350 North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverton and North Salt Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
20.1 mi · 78%
Highway 89
1.99 mi · 8%
12300 South
1.61 mi · 6%
12600 South
1.56 mi · 6%
US 89 North
0.32 mi · 1%
350 North
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

20.1 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murray
00h 15m from Riverton
Leave By
7:26 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Riverton and Sunny near North Salt Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Riverton to North Salt Lake?

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Murray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Riverton and 12.8 miles from North Salt Lake.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 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 7:26 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.54 one way or $7.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Riverton and Sunny near North Salt Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Murray

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

11 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

11 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

53 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

62 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and North Salt Lake. Straight-line distance: 22.64 mi (36.43 km).

Riverton

#1 Riverton

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population44,369
Coordinates40.5218900, -111.9391000
Altitude1353
CountryUnited States
North Salt Lake

#2 North Salt Lake

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

Population21,204
Coordinates40.8485600, -111.9068800
Altitude1322
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverton (-111.9391, 40.52189)
End: North Salt Lake (-111.90688, 40.84856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.43 L · about $3.54
Round trip
$7.09
1.82 gal · 6.86 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.54 $7.09
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.85 $7.70
Premium $4.55 $4.14 $8.28
Diesel $5.41 $4.92 $9.85

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverton and North Salt Lake. The current time is 20:15:16.

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.