Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
82.1 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Photo: Zach LeBlanc
The drive from River Heights, UT to Salt Lake City, UT covers 82.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Summerwild Avenue, 700 South, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.58 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
41.1 miles from River Heights, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 82.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Summerwild Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 700 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 400 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| City Center | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between River Heights, UT and Salt Lake City, UT.
Start on 600 South
Continue on Summerwild Avenue
Turn right onto 700 South
Turn left onto Main Street
Keep slight right
Take the exit straight
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward 400 South
Keep slight left to continue on City Center, Temple Square, Vivint Arena
Turn straight onto 400 South
Turn left onto Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 41.1 miles or 41m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salt Lake City, UT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving River Heights, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 River Heights, UT
This is one driving day of about 82.1 miles and 1h 23m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.1 mi from River Heights, UT · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 41.1 miles from River Heights, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.58 one way
$25.17 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $13.68 | $27.35 |
| premium | $4.55 | $14.70 | $29.41 |
| diesel | $5.41 | $17.49 | $34.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.62 | $3.94 |
| Efficient EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.49 | $5.25 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in River Heights on Saturday
Local time
5:50 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Salt Lake City on Saturday
Local time
5:50 AM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
42°F
Farr West, UT
41 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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