Origin
Green River, UT
Evening in Green River on Thursday
Local time
5:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Green River, UT to Elmo, UT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
74.5 mi
120 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Green River, UT to Elmo, UT covers 74.5 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, SR 10, Ridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.9 miles on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.81 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.
Midpoint
37.2 miles from Green River, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 74.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 74.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 51.9 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 around 1.5 miles in near I 70 BUS.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 40m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (I 70 BUS): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles (US 6; US 191): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.4 miles (US 6; US 191 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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I 70 BUS
Take the ramp onto I 70 BUS toward I 70 West, US 6, US 191
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West, US 6, US 191
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 6; US 191
Take the exit onto US 6; US 191 toward US 6 West, US 191 North: Price, Salt Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 157
Toward US 6 West, US 191 North: Price, Salt Lak...
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
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US 6; US 191 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Merge onto US 6; US 191 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
54.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
CR 480 / Ridge Road
Turn left onto CR 480 / Ridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
74.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
|
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 51.9 mi | 1h |
| SR 10 | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| Ridge Road | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| SR 155 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| West Elmo Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| US 6 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| I 70 BUS | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
— 51.9 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green River, UT and Elmo, UT.
1
Start on I 70 BUS; SR 19
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
2
Take the ramp onto I 70 BUS
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 BUS
Toward I 70 West, US 6, US 191
3
Merge onto I 70; US 6; US 50; US 191
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
4
Take the exit onto US 6; US 191
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6; US 191
Exit 157
Toward US 6 West, US 191 North: Price, Salt Lake City
5
Merge onto US 6; US 191
50 mi
·
58 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto CR 480
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto SR 10
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 10
8
Turn left onto SR 155
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 155
9
Turn left onto CR 209
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Elmo Road
10
Continue on CR 209
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Center Street
11
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
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 37.2 miles from Green River, UT, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.9 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 16 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.2 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elmo, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Green River, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Green River, UT
This is one driving day of about 74.5 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Green River, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway for about 51.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.2 mi from Green River, UT · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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
First break window
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.2 miles from Green River, 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
$11.81 one way
$23.61 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $12.37 | $24.75 |
| premium | $4.53 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.45 | $32.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.82 | $3.58 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.43 | $4.77 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Evening in Elmo on Thursday
Local time
5:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
63°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
7 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 40m 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 Green River, UT to Elmo, UT covers 74.5 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, SR 10, Ridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.2 miles from Green River, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.81 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 1h 40m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (I 70 BUS): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles (US 6; US 191): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.4 miles (US 6; US 191 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Green River, UT to Elmo, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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