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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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.
City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers
Chance Light Rain then Rain And Snow
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.
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Start on 1875 South
1 m · 2 sec · 1875 South
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Turn right onto 500 West
55 m · 31 sec · 500 West
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Continue on 500 West
2125 ft · 45 sec · 500 West
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Continue on Main Street
2004 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 2600 South
980 ft · 26 sec · 2600 South
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
2101 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
13.5 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 71: 12300 South
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Riverton
132 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto 12300 South
1.1 mi · 2 min · 12300 South
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Continue on 12600 South
1.5 mi · 3 min · 12600 South
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Turn left onto Redwood Road
60 m · 6 sec · Redwood Road
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Turn right
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woods Cross 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Centerfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woods Cross and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 24.29 mi (39.09 km).
#1 Woods Cross
City in Davis County, Utah, United States
| Population | 11,668 |
| Coordinates | 40.8716100, -111.8921600 |
| Altitude | 1334 |
| 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: Riverton (-111.9391, 40.52189)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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