How far is West Valley City, UT from Riverton, UT?
The driving distance from West Valley City, UT to Riverton, UT is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
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.
The second most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Valley City and Riverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Valley City and Riverton.
-
1
Start on Atlas Way
2325 ft · 1 min · Atlas Way
-
2
Turn left onto Volta Avenue
1169 ft · 42 sec · Volta Avenue
-
3
Turn right onto 4400 West
1194 ft · 36 sec · 4400 West
-
4
Turn left onto 4100 South
1.2 km · 2 min · 4100 South
-
5
Turn right onto Bangerter Highway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Bangerter Highway
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward SR 71 East: 12600 South
2653 ft · 1 min
-
7
Turn straight onto 12600 South
2.4 mi · 5 min · 12600 South
-
8
Turn right onto Redwood Road
46 m · 5 sec · Redwood Road
-
9
Turn right
20 m · 5 sec
-
10
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Valley City 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.
Bangerter Highway
Turn right onto Bangerter Highway
10.7 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving West Valley City 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 West Valley City to Riverton?
The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
West Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from West Valley City and 8 miles from Riverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Valley City and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Riverton.
Stop Ideas Near West Jordan
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 West Jordan.
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
Provo
Ogden, Utah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Valley City and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 12.17 mi (19.58 km).
#1 West Valley City
The second most populous city in Utah.
| Population | 135,248 |
| Coordinates | 40.6916100, -112.0010500 |
| Altitude | 1312 |
| 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: (-111.939102, 40.521831)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
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 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.