How far is Riverton, UT from South Salt Lake, UT?
The driving distance from Riverton, UT to South Salt Lake, UT is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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 22m.
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.
City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverton and South Salt Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton and South 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
12.4 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Cheyenne
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
113 m · 5 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 89: State Street
1989 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto State Street
95 m · 16 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto 2400 South
63 m · 11 sec · 2400 South
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Turn right
80 m · 21 sec
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Turn right onto State Street
19 m · 2 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverton and South 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
12.4 mi · 00h 13m
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 Patchy Frost then Sunny near South Salt Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverton to South Salt Lake?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Midvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Riverton and 8.5 miles from South Salt Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 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 7:44 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Riverton and Patchy Frost then Sunny near South Salt Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Midvale
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 Midvale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and South Salt Lake. Straight-line distance: 13.87 mi (22.32 km).
#1 Riverton
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 44,369 |
| Coordinates | 40.5218900, -111.9391000 |
| Altitude | 1353 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Salt Lake
City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 25,248 |
| Coordinates | 40.7188400, -111.8882700 |
| Altitude | 1297 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Salt Lake (-111.88827, 40.71884)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
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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