Origin
Alpine, UT
Evening in Alpine on Sunday
Local time
6:48 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpine, UT to Riverton, UT
Drive Time
24m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverton, UT
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
The drive from Alpine, UT to Riverton, UT covers 17.2 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane, Timpanogos Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
8.6 miles from Alpine, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 17.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near SR 92 / Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 17.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (SR 92 / Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (US 89): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.3 mi into trip
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~5m in
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SR 92 / Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 92 / Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Salt Lake City
7
14.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 89
Take the exit onto US 89 toward SR 71: 12300 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
8
14.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Riverton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Riverton
6
17.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn left onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Alpine, UT to Riverton, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
Salt Lake City
7.7 mi in
|
~11m
|
via I 15; US 89
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Timpanogos Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| 12600 South | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Alpine Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 12300 South | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 89 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 6.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpine, UT and Riverton, UT.
1
Start on West Center Street
41 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Center Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto SR 74
127 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Alpine Highway
4
Continue on SR 74
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Alpine Highway
Use the none lane.
5
Turn right onto SR 92
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Timpanogos Highway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 92
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
Use the none lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 15; US 89
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 89
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 89
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Riverton
Use the slight left lane.
11
Turn straight onto SR 71
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
12300 South
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on SR 71
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
12600 South
Use the none lane.
13
Turn left onto SR 68
198 ft
·
6 sec
·
Redwood Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right
64 ft
·
4 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.6 miles from Alpine, UT, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17.2 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.6 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Riverton, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alpine, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alpine, UT
This is one driving day of about 17.2 miles and 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alpine, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 6.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.6 mi from Alpine, UT · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in Riverton, UT
The final approach into Riverton, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Riverton, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.73 one way
$5.45 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.07 | $6.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Riverton, UT
Evening in Riverton on Sunday
Local time
6:48 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alpine, UT to Riverton, UT covers 17.2 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane, Timpanogos Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from Alpine, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 17.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (SR 92 / Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (US 89): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Alpine, UT to Riverton, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
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