How far is Wellsville, UT from River Heights, UT?

The driving distance from Wellsville, UT to River Heights, UT is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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
8.61 mi
00h 13m
Flight
8.16 mi
13.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.16 mi
Kilometers
13.14 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.61 mi
Kilometers
13.86 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in River Heights
Sat, Apr 11, 11:06 AM MDT
Return by in Wellsville
Sat, Apr 11, 11:20 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wellsville
2026-04-11T10:53
Arrive River Heights
Sat, Apr 11, 11:06 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM MDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wellsville
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
Nibley
UT

City in Cache County, Utah

From Wellsville
4.3 mi
00h 06m
To River Heights
4.3 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 23 mph S
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wellsville and River Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wellsville and River Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 700 South

    1747 ft · 1 min · 700 South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Summerwild Avenue

    1332 ft · 48 sec · Summerwild Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 600 South

    1223 ft · 42 sec · 600 South

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 600 South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wellsville and River Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
1.18 mi · 14%
700 South
0.33 mi · 4%
Summerwild Avenue
0.25 mi · 3%
600 South
0.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

6.61 mi · 00h 09m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nibley
00h 06m from Wellsville
Leave By
8:04 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Wellsville and Rain Showers Likely near River Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wellsville to River Heights?

The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Nibley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Wellsville and 4.3 miles from River Heights.

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

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Wellsville and Rain Showers Likely near River Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Nibley

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

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

BUS

Ogden, Utah

52 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

102 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

102 mi away
300 South 600 West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wellsville and River Heights. Straight-line distance: 8.16 mi (13.14 km).

Wellsville

#1 Wellsville

City in Cache County, Utah

Population4,069
Coordinates41.6385400, -111.9338300
Altitude1386
CountryUnited States
River Heights

#2 River Heights

City in Cache County, Utah

Population2,141
Coordinates41.7216000, -111.8213300
Altitude1396
CountryUnited States
Start: Wellsville (-111.93383, 41.63854)
End: River Heights (-111.82133, 41.7216)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.15 L · about $1.17
Round trip
$2.34
0.6 gal · 2.3 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.17 $2.34
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.27 $2.54
Premium $4.55 $1.36 $2.73
Diesel $5.41 $1.62 $3.25

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Wellsville and River Heights. The current time is 10:53:10.

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.