How far is Riverton, UT from Santaquin, UT?
The driving distance from Riverton, UT to Santaquin, UT is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverton and Santaquin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton and Santaquin.
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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
44.4 mi · 47 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West
1834 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
13 m · 1 sec · 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 Santaquin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
44.4 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Riverton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Santaquin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverton to Santaquin?
The road trip is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Orem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Riverton and 24.9 miles from Santaquin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Santaquin.
Stop Ideas Near Orem
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 Orem.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Santaquin. Straight-line distance: 38.61 mi (62.14 km).
#1 Riverton
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 44,369 |
| Coordinates | 40.5218900, -111.9391000 |
| Altitude | 1353 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santaquin
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 13,507 |
| Coordinates | 39.9755100, -111.7852100 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santaquin (-111.78521, 39.97551)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $7.45 | $14.89 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $8.01 | $16.01 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $9.53 | $19.05 |
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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