How far is Riverton, UT from Tooele, UT?

The driving distance from Riverton, UT to Tooele, UT is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.49 mi
01h 00m
Flight
18.87 mi
30.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.87 mi
Kilometers
30.37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.49 mi
Kilometers
71.6 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tooele
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM MDT
Return by in Riverton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverton
2026-04-23T03:26
Arrive Tooele
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverton
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Magna
UT

Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

From Riverton
22.2 mi
00h 30m
To Tooele
22.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Redwood Road

    59 m · 6 sec · Redwood Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    660 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 1830 West

    103 m · 14 sec · 1830 West

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 12600 South

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 12600 South

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 154 North

    2309 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bangerter Highway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Bangerter Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward SR 201 West: Magna

    2066 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto 2100 South Freeway

    13 mi · 16 min · 2100 South Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 36 South: Tooele

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on SR 36

    11.5 mi · 17 min · SR 36

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    23 m · 2 sec · Vine Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bangerter Highway
13.9 mi · 31%
2100 South Freeway
13 mi · 29%
SR 36
11.5 mi · 26%
12600 South
2.18 mi · 5%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.92 mi · 4%
SR 36 South
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Bangerter Highway

Merge slight left onto Bangerter Highway

13.9 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
18.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Magna
00h 30m from Riverton
Leave By
4:28 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Riverton and Chance Rain Showers near Tooele.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Magna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Riverton and 22.2 miles from Tooele.

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

The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 4:28 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Riverton and Chance Rain Showers near Tooele.

Stop Ideas Near Magna

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

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

BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

17 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

18 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

58 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

65 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Tooele. Straight-line distance: 18.87 mi (30.37 km).

Riverton

#1 Riverton

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

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

#2 Tooele

City in and county seat of Tooele County, Utah, United States

Population37,046
Coordinates40.5307800, -112.2982800
Altitude1537
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverton (-111.9391, 40.52189)
End: Tooele (-112.29828, 40.53078)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.94 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.22
3.14 gal · 11.88 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.11 $12.22
Mid-grade $4.23 $6.64 $13.29
Premium $4.55 $7.14 $14.28
Diesel $5.41 $8.50 $16.99

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 Tooele. The current time is 03:26:27.

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.