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Trip from Emery, UT to Elmo, UT

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 10m

Distance

45.5 mi

73 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 5m ★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from Emery, UT to Elmo, UT covers 45.5 miles and takes about 1h 10m 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, North Center Street, East 300 North Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.21 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 45.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 45.5 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 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Emery, UT to Elmo, UT is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Main Street
North Center Street
East 300 North Street
Cleveland Road
South Center Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Emery, UT and Elmo, UT.

1

Start on South Center Street

46 ft · 4 sec · South Center Street
2

Turn right onto East Main Street

37 mi · 52 min · East Main Street
3

Turn right

4.7 mi · 8 min
4

Turn left onto North Center Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · North Center Street
5

Turn right onto East 300 North Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 300 North Street
6

Continue on Cleveland Road

2.6 mi · 6 min · Cleveland Road
7

Continue on South Center Street

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 your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.7 mi from Emery, UT · 35m into the drive

city in Emery County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Castle Dale, UT

23 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

Ferron, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Castle Dale, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Emery, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Elmo, UT

The final approach into Elmo, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.21 one way

$14.42 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $7.56 $15.12
premium $4.53 $8.12 $16.23
diesel $5.61 $10.05 $20.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.7 0 $4.78 $2.18
Efficient EV 11.4 0 $3.98 $1.82
EV Truck/SUV 18.2 0 $6.37 $2.91

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Emery, UT

Evening in Emery on Thursday

Local time

8:40 PM

MDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Elmo, UT

Evening in Elmo on Thursday

Local time

8:40 PM

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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 10m 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 Emery, UT to Elmo, UT covers 45.5 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, North Center Street, East 300 North Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.7 miles from Emery, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.21 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.
The drive from Emery, UT to Elmo, UT is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Emery, UT to Elmo, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Emery, UT to Elmo, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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