How far is South Salt Lake, UT from Riverton, UT?
The driving distance from South Salt Lake, UT to Riverton, UT is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
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 South Salt Lake and Riverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Salt Lake and Riverton.
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Start on State Street
28 m · 6 sec · State Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 West
2607 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley
898 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
12.6 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 71: 12300 South
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Riverton
132 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto 12300 South
1.1 mi · 2 min · 12300 South
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Continue on 12600 South
1.5 mi · 3 min · 12600 South
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Turn left onto Redwood Road
60 m · 6 sec · Redwood Road
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Turn right
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Salt Lake and Riverton.
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
12.6 mi · 00h 14m
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 South Salt Lake and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Riverton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Salt Lake to Riverton?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 8.4 miles from South Salt Lake and 8.4 miles from Riverton.
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 2.9 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 7:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around South Salt Lake and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Riverton.
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 South Salt Lake and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 13.87 mi (22.32 km).
#1 South Salt Lake
City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 25,248 |
| Coordinates | 40.7188400, -111.8882700 |
| Altitude | 1297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverton
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 44,369 |
| Coordinates | 40.5218900, -111.9391000 |
| Altitude | 1353 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverton (-111.9391, 40.52189)
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 16m |
| 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 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
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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