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Trip from Herriman, UT to Vernal, UT

Drive Time

3h 31m

Distance

175.9 mi

283 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 19m ★
6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 56m
10 AM
3h 40m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 24m

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

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Herriman, UT

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city in and seat of Uintah County, Utah, United States

Vernal, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Herriman, UT to Vernal, UT covers 175.9 miles and takes about 3h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 40, Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, Provo Canyon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 96.9 miles on US 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.87 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

88 miles from Herriman, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Herriman, UT to Vernal, UT covers 175.9 miles and takes about 3h 31m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 96.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 175.9 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 1.9 miles (SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (West 2100 North): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor

Turn right onto SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
10.6 mi into trip | ~16m in | West 2100 North

Turn left onto West 2100 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
23.7 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward SR 52: 800 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 272 Toward SR 52: 800 North
9
23.9 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
6
27.7 mi into trip | ~39m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 189: Heber City, Midway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 189: Heber City, Midway

Towns Along This Route

Between Herriman, UT and Vernal, UT, road signs point toward Sundance and Midway.

Sundance

23.9 mi in | ~32m

Midway

27.7 mi in | ~39m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 40 96.9 mi 1h 52m
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway 17.3 mi 19m
Provo Canyon Road 17.1 mi 19m
East 200 North 11.7 mi 13m
Veterans Memorial Highway 10.1 mi 10m
Mountain View Corridor 4.4 mi 6m
Canyon Parkway 3.6 mi 6m
Redwood Road 3.6 mi 5m
Longest stretch: US 40 — 96.9 mi, about 1h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Herriman, UT and Vernal, UT.

1

Start on Pioneer Street

20 ft · 4 sec · Pioneer Street
2

Turn right onto Herriman Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Herriman Main Street
3

Turn right onto Rosecrest Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Rosecrest Road
4

Turn left onto 13400 South

1.0 mi · 2 min · 13400 South
5

Turn right onto SR 85

4.4 mi · 6 min · Mountain View Corridor
Use the right lane.
6

Turn left onto SR 131

0.6 mi · 1 min · Porter Rockwell Boulevard
7

Turn right onto SR 68

3.6 mi · 5 min · Redwood Road
8

Turn left onto West 2100 North

2.7 mi · 3 min · West 2100 North
Use the left lane.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 15: Las Vegas
10

Merge onto I 15

10 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 272 Toward SR 52: 800 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Toward SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on SR 52

3.6 mi · 6 min · Canyon Parkway
Use the left lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 59 sec
Toward US 189: Heber City, Midway
15

Merge onto US 189

17 mi · 19 min · Provo Canyon Road
16

Continue on US Highway 189

3.6 mi · 4 min · US Highway 189
17

Continue on US 189

0.4 mi · 33 sec · US 189
18

Turn right onto US 40

97 mi · 1 hr 52 min · US 40
Use the right lane.
19

Turn right onto US 40; US 191

12 mi · 13 min · East 200 North
20

Continue on US 40; US 191

17 mi · 19 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
21

Continue on US 40; US 191

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
22

Turn right onto South Vernal Avenue

72 ft · 1 sec · South Vernal Avenue
23

Arrive at destination

South Vernal Avenue

Trip Plan

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 88 miles from Herriman, UT, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.9 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 88 miles or 1h 49m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vernal, UT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Herriman, 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 Herriman, UT

This is one driving day of about 175.9 miles and 3h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Herriman, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 40 for about 96.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 88 mi from Herriman, UT · 1h 49m into the drive

Downtown Provo, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Provo, UT

88 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

Provo, UT

Fuel and coffee

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

Provo, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88 miles from Herriman, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.9 miles.

Arriving in Vernal, UT

The final approach into Vernal, 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 Vernal, UT.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

National Monument

The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $12 near mile 18.2
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.87 one way

$55.75 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $29.30 $58.60
premium $4.53 $31.36 $62.73
diesel $5.64 $39.08 $78.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.8 0 $18.47 $8.44
Efficient EV 44 0 $15.39 $7.04
EV Truck/SUV 70.4 0 $24.63 $11.26

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Herriman, UT

Afternoon in Herriman on Monday

Local time

12:21 PM

MDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Vernal, UT

Afternoon in Vernal on Monday

Local time

12:21 PM

MDT

Current temp

36°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

3h 31m 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 Herriman, UT to Vernal, UT covers 175.9 miles and takes about 3h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 40, Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, Provo Canyon Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88 miles from Herriman, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.87 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 175.9 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 1.9 miles (SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (West 2100 North): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Herriman, UT and Vernal, UT, road signs point toward Sundance and Midway.

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