How far is Spanish Fork, UT from Riverton, UT?

The driving distance from Spanish Fork, UT to Riverton, UT is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
37.44 mi
00h 43m
Flight
31.85 mi
51.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.85 mi
Kilometers
51.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.44 mi
Kilometers
60.25 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverton
Thu, Apr 16, 8:30 AM MDT
Return by in Spanish Fork
Thu, Apr 16, 9:14 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spanish Fork
2026-04-16T07:46
Arrive Riverton
Thu, Apr 16, 8:30 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Spanish Fork
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pleasant Grove
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Spanish Fork
18.7 mi
00h 21m
To Riverton
18.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain then Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spanish Fork and Riverton.

  1. 1

    Start on 400 North

    15 m · 8 sec · 400 North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1925 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    33.5 mi · 36 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 71: 12300 South

    1102 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Riverton

    632 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto 12300 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 12300 South

  8. 8

    Continue on 12600 South

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 12600 South

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Redwood Road

    60 m · 6 sec · Redwood Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
33.5 mi · 89%
12600 South
1.47 mi · 4%
12300 South
1.1 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.63 mi · 2%
I 15 North
0.36 mi · 1%
SR 71
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

33.5 mi · 00h 36m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Grove
00h 21m from Spanish Fork
Leave By
7:02 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Spanish Fork and Chance Light Rain then Rain And Snow near Riverton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spanish Fork to Riverton?

The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Pleasant Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Spanish Fork and 18.7 miles from Riverton.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:02 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.14 one way or $10.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Spanish Fork and Chance Light Rain then Rain And Snow near Riverton.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Grove

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

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

RAIL

Provo

17 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

46 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

47 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

97 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spanish Fork and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 31.85 mi (51.26 km).

Spanish Fork

#1 Spanish Fork

A city in Utah County, Utah.

Population41,268
Coordinates40.1149600, -111.6549200
Altitude1395
CountryUnited States
Riverton

#2 Riverton

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population44,369
Coordinates40.5218900, -111.9391000
Altitude1353
CountryUnited States
Start: Spanish Fork (-111.65492, 40.11496)
End: Riverton (-111.9391, 40.52189)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5 L · about $5.14
Round trip
$10.28
2.64 gal · 10 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.14 $10.28
Mid-grade $4.23 $5.58 $11.17
Premium $4.55 $6.00 $12.01
Diesel $5.41 $7.14 $14.29

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Spanish Fork and Riverton. The current time is 07:46:55.

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.