Trip from Riverton, UT to Pleasant Grove, UT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

27m

Distance

21 mi

34 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 25m ★

6 AM

0h 28m

8 AM

0h 33m

10 AM

0h 29m

12 PM

0h 29m

3 PM

0h 30m

5 PM

0h 32m

8 PM

0h 26m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Riverton, UT to Pleasant Grove, UT covers 21 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Redwood Road, Bangerter Highway, I-15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.33 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 21 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m 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 27m drive with frequent turns across 21 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.

Redwood Road 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 Riverton, UT to Pleasant Grove, UT is easy. At 27m 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 Riverton, UT to Pleasant Grove, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Redwood Road	—	—
Bangerter Highway	—	—
I-15	—	—
Veterans Memorial Highway	—	—
SR 135	—	—
Pleasant Grove Boulevard	—	—
Center Street	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Redwood Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverton, UT and Pleasant Grove, UT.

1

Start on the route

66 ft · 7 sec · the route

2

Turn right onto Redwood Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Redwood Road

3

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 26 sec

4

Merge slight left onto Bangerter Highway

2.2 mi · 2 min · Bangerter Highway

5

Take the exit slight right toward I-15: Las Vegas

0.4 mi · 54 sec · I-15: Las Vegas

6

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

14 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

7

Take the exit slight right toward SR 135: Pleasant Grove Boulevard

0.3 mi · 39 sec · SR 135: Pleasant Grove Boulevard

8

Keep slight left to continue on SR 135: American Fork, Pleasant Grove, Lindon

128 ft · 5 sec · SR 135: American Fork, Pleasant Grove, Lindon

9

Turn left onto Pleasant Grove Boulevard

1.6 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Grove Boulevard

10

Continue on Center Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Center Street

11

Turn left

39 ft · 3 sec

12

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.33 one way

$6.66 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$3.49	$6.98
premium	$4.53	$3.75	$7.49
diesel	$5.61	$4.64	$9.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.3	$2.20	$1.01
Efficient EV	5.3	$1.84	$0.84
EV Truck/SUV	8.4	$2.94	$1.34

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Riverton, UT

Morning in Riverton on Thursday

Local time

10:36 AM

MDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pleasant Grove, UT

Morning in Pleasant Grove on Thursday

Local time

10:36 AM

MDT

Current temp

46°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

17 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

27m 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 Riverton, UT to Pleasant Grove, UT covers 21 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Redwood Road, Bangerter Highway, I-15. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from Riverton, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.33 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 Riverton, UT to Pleasant Grove, UT is easy. At 27m 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 Riverton, UT to Pleasant Grove, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Riverton, UT to Pleasant Grove, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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