Origin
Castle Dale, UT
Morning in Castle Dale on Thursday
Local time
11:16 AM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Castle Dale, UT to Elmo, UT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.2 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castle Dale, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Castle Dale, UT to Elmo, UT covers 20.2 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, SR 155, Cleveland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.8 miles on East Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 20.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 11.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 10 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 10 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (SR 155): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (SR 155 / North Center Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 10 / East Main Street
Turn left onto SR 10 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
SR 155
Turn right onto SR 155
Navigation decision point
4
16.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
SR 155 / North Center Street
Turn left onto SR 155 / North Center Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
CR 209 / East 300 North Street
Turn right onto CR 209 / East 300 North Street
Navigation decision point
5
20 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 11.8 mi | 15m |
| SR 155 | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Cleveland Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| East 300 North Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Center Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Center Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Spartan Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— 11.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Dale, UT and Elmo, UT.
1
Start on North Spartan Center Street
182 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Spartan Center Street
2
Turn left onto SR 10
12 mi
·
15 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn right onto SR 155
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 155
4
Turn left onto SR 155
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Center Street
5
Turn right onto CR 209
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 300 North Street
6
Continue on CR 209
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Cleveland Road
7
Continue on CR 209
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Center Street
8
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.40 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Elmo, UT
Morning in Elmo on Thursday
Local time
11:16 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 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
33m 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 Castle Dale, UT to Elmo, UT covers 20.2 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, SR 155, Cleveland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.1 miles from Castle Dale, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.20 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 straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 10 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (SR 155): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (SR 155 / North Center Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Castle Dale, UT to Elmo, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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