How far is Whiterocks, UT from Vernal, UT?
The driving distance from Whiterocks, UT to Vernal, UT is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Uintah County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whiterocks and Vernal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whiterocks and Vernal.
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Start on 11500 North
8 m · 2 sec · 11500 North
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Turn right onto White Rocks Highway
2.6 mi · 6 min · White Rocks Highway
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Continue on 4500 East
2.1 mi · 4 min · 4500 East
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Turn left onto 7000 North
6.2 mi · 11 min · 7000 North
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Continue on Main Street
1789 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Continue on 7000 North
14.8 mi · 21 min · 7000 North
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Continue on Ute Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Ute Highway
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Continue on North 500 West
2595 ft · 1 min · North 500 West
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2646 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Vernal Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · South Vernal Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Vernal Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whiterocks and Vernal.
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.
7000 North
Continue on 7000 North
14.8 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Whiterocks and Mostly Sunny near Vernal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whiterocks to Vernal?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Maeser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Whiterocks and 14.1 miles from Vernal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:18 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Whiterocks and Mostly Sunny near Vernal.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whiterocks and Vernal. Straight-line distance: 21.15 mi (34.03 km).
#1 Whiterocks
Whiterocks is a place in Utah, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4680100, -109.9307100 |
| Altitude | 1839 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: South Vernal Avenue (-109.528533, 40.455522)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
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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