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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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 most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
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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.
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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
20.1 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 89 North
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Highway 89
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 89
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Turn left onto 350 North
12 m · 1 sec · 350 North
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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.
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
20.1 mi · 00h 22m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Murray.
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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).
#1 Riverton
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 44,369 |
| Coordinates | 40.5218900, -111.9391000 |
| Altitude | 1353 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Salt Lake
City in Davis County, Utah, United States
| Population | 21,204 |
| Coordinates | 40.8485600, -111.9068800 |
| Altitude | 1322 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Salt Lake (-111.90688, 40.84856)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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