How far is Whiterocks, UT from Ballard, UT?

The driving distance from Whiterocks, UT to Ballard, UT is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
14.11 mi
00h 25m
Flight
12.36 mi
19.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.36 mi
Kilometers
19.89 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.11 mi
Kilometers
22.71 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ballard
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM MDT
Return by in Whiterocks
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whiterocks
2026-04-23T06:04
Arrive Ballard
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Whiterocks
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Roosevelt
UT

City in Duchesne County, Utah, United States

From Whiterocks
8.1 mi
00h 12m
To Ballard
6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
32°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Whiterocks and Ballard.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whiterocks and Ballard.

  1. 1

    Start on 11500 North

    8 m · 2 sec · 11500 North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto White Rocks Highway

    8.8 mi · 17 min · White Rocks Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on 3000 North

    1.4 km · 1 min · 3000 North

  4. 4

    Continue on White Rocks Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · White Rocks Highway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 200 North

    2.3 mi · 3 min · 200 North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 3500 East

    1.2 km · 3 min · 3500 East

  7. 7

    Continue on 700 South

    2287 ft · 2 min · 700 South

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whiterocks and Ballard.

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
White Rocks Highway
12 mi · 85%
200 North
2.25 mi · 16%
3000 North
0.85 mi · 6%
3500 East
0.75 mi · 5%
700 South
0.43 mi · 3%
11500 North
0 mi
Longest Stretch

White Rocks Highway

Turn right onto White Rocks Highway

8.83 mi · 00h 17m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
12.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roosevelt
00h 12m from Whiterocks
Leave By
7:40 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Whiterocks and Mostly Sunny near Ballard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whiterocks to Ballard?

The road trip is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Roosevelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Whiterocks and 6 miles from Ballard.

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

The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.95 one way or $3.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Whiterocks and Mostly Sunny near Ballard.

Stop Ideas Near Roosevelt

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

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

RAIL

Helper

100 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whiterocks and Ballard. Straight-line distance: 12.36 mi (19.89 km).

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#1 Whiterocks

Whiterocks is a place in Utah, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.4680100, -109.9307100
Altitude1839
CountryUnited States
Ballard

#2 Ballard

Town in Uintah County, Utah, United States

Population1,105
Coordinates40.2894000, -109.9432000
Altitude1539
CountryUnited States
Start: 11500 North (-109.930706, 40.468018)
End: 700 South (-109.941946, 40.290786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.88 L · about $1.95
Round trip
$3.89
1 gal · 3.76 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.95 $3.89
Mid-grade $4.23 $2.12 $4.23
Premium $4.55 $2.27 $4.55
Diesel $5.41 $2.71 $5.41

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Whiterocks and Ballard. The current time is 06:04:19.

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.