Drive or Fly: Riverton, UT to Pleasant Grove, UT?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for SLC–PVU. At 21 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

28m

Distance

21 mi

Total Cost

$40

CO2

8 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$5

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 45m

2m in the air

Air Distance

15 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Riverton, UT → SLC 28m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PVU → Pleasant Grove, UT 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Riverton, UT SLC — Salt Lake City International Airport 19 mi, ~28m drive

Pleasant Grove, UT PVU — Provo Municipal Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SLC and PVU. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

2h 18m

58m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

California Zephyr

Door-to-Door Timeline

Riverton, UT → Salt Lake City 25m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 58m

Arrival 10m

Provo Amtrak → Pleasant Grove, UT 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $8) $8

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Salt Lake City 17 mi, ~25m drive

To Provo Amtrak 10 mi, ~15m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 1 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	28m	2h 45m	2h 18m
Total cost (1 person)	$40	$121	$8
Carbon footprint	8 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	2 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

21 mi 27m

via I 15; US 89

Alternative (+5 min)

22.3 mi 33m

via SR 92, I 15; US 89, Canyon Road

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Riverton, UT to Pleasant Grove, UT with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.