Trip from Cedar City, UT to Riverton, UT

Drive Time

3h 57m

Distance

235.6 mi

379 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 44m ★

6 AM

3h 57m

8 AM

4h 23m

10 AM

4h 6m

12 PM

4h 3m

3 PM

4h 7m

5 PM

4h 22m

8 PM

3h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Cedar City to Riverton covers 235.6 miles of Utah’s Mountain West landscape. You can expect to spend approximately 3 hours and 57 minutes on the road, making this an ideal one-day excursion. Budgeting about $36 for fuel will get you from the southern end of the state to the northern suburbs of the Salt Lake Valley. While the trip is manageable in a single stretch, plan for at least one stop to break up the journey. The route primarily utilizes I-15 North, Veterans Memorial Highway, and SR 71 to navigate between these two points. It is a straightforward commute that serves as a reliable connection between the regional hubs of Utah.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

117.8 miles from Cedar City, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you will navigate via I-15 North, the route requires significant attention to shifting road types as you transition into the local infrastructure of Veterans Memorial Highway and SR 71. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch on the highway is 0 miles, you will find yourself navigating frequent turns and changes in traffic flow. This isn't a high-speed highway dash; instead, it is a dynamic drive that demands active engagement behind the wheel. Prepare for a mix of road conditions that keep the journey feeling varied from start to finish.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 15 North is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 57m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cedar City, UT to Riverton, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 15 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Veterans Memorial Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
SR 71	Unavailable	Refreshing
Riverton	Unavailable	Refreshing
12300 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
12600 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Redwood Road	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: I 15 North — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar City, UT and Riverton, UT.

1

Start on Main Street

3.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

2

Take the ramp right toward I 15 North

0.3 mi · 38 sec · I 15 North

3

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

229 mi · 3 hr 45 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

4

Take the exit slight right toward SR 71: 12300 South

0.2 mi · 13 sec · SR 71: 12300 South

5

Keep slight left to continue on Riverton

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Riverton

6

Turn straight onto 12300 South

1.1 mi · 2 min · 12300 South

7

Continue on 12600 South

1.5 mi · 2 min · 12600 South

8

Turn left onto Redwood Road

197 ft · 6 sec · Redwood Road

9

Turn right

66 ft · 5 sec

10

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a sub-four-hour trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule, though leaving early helps avoid the transition into busier local traffic patterns. You only need to plan for one major stop to refuel and stretch your legs, which will easily fit within your $36 gas budget. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, double-check your navigation settings before leaving to ensure you are comfortable with the transition from the main highway to SR 71. Keep a close eye on your GPS as you move off the interstate, as the local roads require more frequent turns than a standard highway route. Using this approach, you can complete the 235.6-mile trek efficiently and without unnecessary stress.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 117.8 miles from Cedar City, UT, or about 1h 58m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 117.8 miles or 1h 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 14m

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 Cedar City, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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 Cedar City, UT

This is one driving day of about 235.6 miles and 3h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cedar City, UT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 117.8 mi from Cedar City, UT · 1h 58m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Payson, UT

118 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

Nibley, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Payson, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 117.8 miles from Cedar City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

$37.33 one way

$74.67 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 82 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.23	$39.25	$78.49
premium	$4.53	$42.01	$84.02
diesel	$5.64	$52.34	$104.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	70.7	0	$24.74	$11.31
Efficient EV	58.9	0	$20.62	$9.42
EV Truck/SUV	94.2	1	$32.98	$15.08

Gas CO2

82 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Cedar City, UT

Afternoon in Cedar City on Sunday

Local time

3:11 PM

MDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Riverton, UT

Afternoon in Riverton on Sunday

Local time

3:11 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

2 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

3h 57m 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 Cedar City, UT to Riverton, UT covers 235.6 miles and takes about 3h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 15 North, Veterans Memorial Highway, SR 71. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 117.8 miles from Cedar City, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 57m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cedar City, UT to Riverton, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Cedar City, UT to Riverton, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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