Origin
Riverton, UT
Afternoon in Riverton on Thursday
Local time
1:29 PM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverton, UT to Spanish Fork, UT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
37.4 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverton, UT
Brett Sayles
Spanish Fork, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Riverton, UT to Spanish Fork, UT covers 37.4 miles and takes about 44m 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 $5.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m 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 44m drive with frequent turns across 37.4 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 Spanish Fork, UT is easy. At 44m 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 Spanish Fork, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood Road | — | — |
| Bangerter Highway | — | — |
| I-15 | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| US 6 East | — | — |
| SR 156 | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| 400 North | — | — |
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 Spanish Fork, 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
31 mi
·
33 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
8
Keep slight right to continue on SR 156: Spanish Fork
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
SR 156: Spanish Fork
9
Keep slight left to continue on SR 156: Spanish Fork, Salem, Main Street
236 ft
·
9 sec
·
SR 156: Spanish Fork, Salem, Main Street
10
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
11
Turn right onto 400 North
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
400 North
12
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.93 one way
$11.85 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Spanish Fork, UT
Afternoon in Spanish Fork on Thursday
Local time
1:29 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°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
19 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
44m 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 Spanish Fork, UT covers 37.4 miles and takes about 44m 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 18.7 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 $5.93 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 Spanish Fork, UT is easy. At 44m 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 Spanish Fork, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Riverton, UT to Spanish Fork, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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