Origin
Provo, UT
Late night in Provo on Wednesday
Local time
1:32 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Provo, UT to Riverton, UT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
36m
Distance
30.1 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
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6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Provo, UT
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Riverton, UT
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Trip Overview
This 30.1-mile drive from Provo to Riverton, Utah, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 36 minutes. It's a single-day excursion, perfect for a short hop within the Mountain West region. The main roads you'll navigate include Veterans Memorial Highway and sections of 12600 South and 12300 South. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this journey is very budget-friendly. This drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local route rather than a straightforward highway cruise. No overnight stays are necessary; you'll arrive at your destination with plenty of time left in your day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
15 miles from Provo, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy' local driving experience for this 30.1-mile journey. While Veterans Memorial Highway accounts for the longest stretch at 25.2 miles, you'll also be navigating city streets like 12600 South and 12300 South, which contribute to the route's numerous turns. The highway share is at 100%, meaning you'll be on paved roads for the entire duration, but the nature of the drive shifts from potentially faster highway segments to more controlled local road navigation. This mix keeps you actively engaged behind the wheel, requiring constant attention to road changes and turns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 189 / North University Avenue.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 30.1 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: near the start (US 189 / North University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (SR 114 / West Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.1 miles (US 89): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 189 / North University Avenue
Turn right onto US 189 / North University Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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SR 114 / West Center Street
Turn right onto SR 114 / West Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
27.1 mi into trip
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~31m in
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US 89
Take the exit onto US 89 toward SR 71: 12300 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
8
27.4 mi into trip
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~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Riverton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Riverton
6
30 mi into trip
|
~36m in
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SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn left onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 25.2 mi | 26m |
| 12600 South | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 12300 South | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Center Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| 100 North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 89 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North University Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 500 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 25.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Provo, UT and Riverton, UT.
1
Start on Center Street
21 ft
·
3 sec
·
Center Street
2
Turn right onto US 189
478 ft
·
18 sec
·
North University Avenue
3
Turn left onto 100 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
100 North
4
Turn left onto US 89
475 ft
·
12 sec
·
North 500 West
5
Turn right onto SR 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Center Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
this road
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Merge onto I 15
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 89
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 89
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Riverton
Use the slight left lane.
10
Turn straight onto SR 71
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
12300 South
11
Continue on SR 71
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
12600 South
12
Turn left onto SR 68
198 ft
·
6 sec
·
Redwood Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right
64 ft
·
4 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 36-minute duration and 30.1-mile distance, this drive offers great flexibility. You can leave anytime, but consider departing mid-morning to avoid any potential rush hour congestion in the Provo or Riverton areas. With only a $5 fuel cost, you won't need to worry much about refueling stops, and since there are no planned stops and the longest uninterrupted stretch is 25.2 miles, you can easily complete this trip in one go. A specific tip: pay close attention to the signage for 12600 South and 12300 South as you transition between these local roads, as they are key to navigating the 'turn-heavy' nature of this route.
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 15 miles from Provo, UT, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.2 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 30.1 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
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 Provo, 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 Provo, UT
This is one driving day of about 30.1 miles and 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Provo, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 25.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15 mi from Provo, UT · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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
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
$4.77 one way
$9.54 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Riverton, UT
Late night in Riverton on Wednesday
Local time
1:32 AM
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
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
36m 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 Provo, UT to Riverton, UT covers 30.1 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, 12600 South, 12300 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15 miles from Provo, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.77 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 demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 30.1 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: near the start (US 189 / North University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (SR 114 / West Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.1 miles (US 89): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Provo, UT to Riverton, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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