How far is Riverton, UT from Provo, UT?

The driving distance from Riverton, UT to Provo, UT is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
30.53 mi
00h 32m
Flight
24.78 mi
39.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.78 mi
Kilometers
39.88 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.53 mi
Kilometers
49.14 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Provo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM MDT
Return by in Riverton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverton
2026-04-22T23:52
Arrive Provo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:24 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
American Fork
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Riverton
15.2 mi
00h 16m
To Provo
15.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Redwood Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Redwood Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1749 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Bangerter Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Bangerter Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I-15: Las Vegas

    2142 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.7 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street

    1240 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on West Center Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Center Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North 500 West

    158 m · 15 sec · North 500 West

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 100 North

    2959 ft · 2 min · 100 North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 100 East

    146 m · 21 sec · North 100 East

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Center Street

    142 m · 29 sec · Center Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
23.7 mi · 78%
Bangerter Highway
2.22 mi · 7%
Redwood Road
1.79 mi · 6%
West Center Street
1.11 mi · 4%
100 North
0.56 mi · 2%
I-15
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

23.7 mi · 00h 25m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
24.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
American Fork
00h 16m from Riverton
Leave By
7:24 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Riverton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Provo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

American Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Riverton and 15.4 miles from Provo.

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

The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:24 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Riverton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Provo.

Stop Ideas Near American Fork

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

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

RAIL

Provo

20 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

44 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

44 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

95 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Provo. Straight-line distance: 24.78 mi (39.88 km).

Riverton

#1 Riverton

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

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

#2 Provo

The second most populous city in Utah.

Population116,295
Coordinates40.2338400, -111.6585300
Altitude1387
CountryUnited States
Start: (-111.939102, 40.521831)
End: North University Avenue (-111.658594, 40.23384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.08 L · about $4.20
Round trip
$8.41
2.16 gal · 8.16 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.20 $8.41
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.57 $9.14
Premium $4.55 $4.91 $9.83
Diesel $5.41 $5.84 $11.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverton and Provo. The current time is 23:52:56.

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.