How far is Vernal, UT from Riverton, UT?
The driving distance from Vernal, UT to Riverton, UT is about 174.2 miles (280.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.8 miles (204 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Duchesne County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vernal and Riverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernal and Riverton.
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Start on South Vernal Avenue
22 m · 9 sec · South Vernal Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 56 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
17.3 mi · 20 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on 200 North
11.7 mi · 14 min · 200 North
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Continue on North 200 East
972 ft · 15 sec · North 200 East
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Continue on South Main Street
1993 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
27.3 mi · 31 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on 46220 West
68.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min · 46220 West
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Turn left
114 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
1899 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto Canyon Parkway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Canyon Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1778 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 20 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 71: 12300 South
1102 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Riverton
632 ft · 18 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 Vernal and Riverton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
46220 West
Continue on 46220 West
68.1 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Vernal and Chance Rain Showers near Riverton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vernal to Riverton?
The road trip is about 174.2 miles (280.3 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tabiona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87 miles from Vernal and 87.2 miles from Riverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.8 miles (204 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.90 one way or $47.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vernal and Chance Rain Showers near Riverton.
Stop Ideas Near Tabiona
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 Tabiona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vernal and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 126.73 mi (203.96 km).
#1 Vernal
City in and county seat fo Uintah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 10,468 |
| Coordinates | 40.4555200, -109.5287500 |
| Altitude | 1624 |
| 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: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $23.90 | $47.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $25.98 | $51.96 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $27.93 | $55.86 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $33.23 | $66.46 |
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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