How far is Woods Cross, UT from Riverton, UT?

The driving distance from Woods Cross, UT to Riverton, UT is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
27.63 mi
00h 33m
Flight
24.29 mi
39.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.29 mi
Kilometers
39.09 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.63 mi
Kilometers
44.47 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:15 AM MDT
Return by in Woods Cross
Thu, Apr 16, 2:49 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woods Cross
2026-04-16T01:42
Arrive Riverton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:15 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woods Cross
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
Centerfield
UT

City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States

From Woods Cross
13.8 mi
00h 16m
To Riverton
13.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain then Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woods Cross and Riverton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woods Cross and Riverton.

  1. 1

    Start on 1875 South

    1 m · 2 sec · 1875 South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 500 West

    55 m · 31 sec · 500 West

  3. 3

    Continue on 500 West

    2125 ft · 45 sec · 500 West

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    2004 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 2600 South

    980 ft · 26 sec · 2600 South

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City

    2101 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.5 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 71: 12300 South

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Riverton

    132 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto 12300 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 12300 South

  13. 13

    Continue on 12600 South

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 12600 South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Redwood Road

    60 m · 6 sec · Redwood Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woods Cross and Riverton.

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
23.4 mi · 85%
12600 South
1.47 mi · 5%
12300 South
1.05 mi · 4%
500 West
0.44 mi · 2%
I 15 South
0.4 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

13.5 mi · 00h 15m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
24.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerfield
00h 16m from Woods Cross
Leave By
7:22 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers leaving Woods Cross and Chance Light Rain then Rain And Snow near Riverton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woods Cross to Riverton?

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Centerfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Woods Cross and 13.8 miles from Riverton.

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

The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 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 7:22 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.78 one way or $7.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers around Woods Cross and Chance Light Rain then Rain And Snow near Riverton.

Stop Ideas Near Centerfield

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

8 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

8 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

55 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

59 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woods Cross and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 24.29 mi (39.09 km).

Woods Cross

#1 Woods Cross

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

Population11,668
Coordinates40.8716100, -111.8921600
Altitude1334
CountryUnited States
Riverton

#2 Riverton

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population44,369
Coordinates40.5218900, -111.9391000
Altitude1353
CountryUnited States
Start: Woods Cross (-111.89216, 40.87161)
End: Riverton (-111.9391, 40.52189)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.69 L · about $3.78
Round trip
$7.55
1.94 gal · 7.38 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.78 $7.55
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.10 $8.21
Premium $4.55 $4.41 $8.83
Diesel $5.41 $5.25 $10.50

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Woods Cross and Riverton. The current time is 01:42:06.

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.