Trip from Riverton, UT to Alpine, UT

Drive Time

24m

Distance

17.3 mi

28 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min

4 AM

0h 22m ★

6 AM

0h 25m

8 AM

0h 29m

10 AM

0h 26m

12 PM

0h 26m

3 PM

0h 26m

5 PM

0h 29m

8 PM

0h 23m

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

Connecting Riverton to Alpine covers a quick 17.3-mile journey that typically takes about 24 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this trip is easily managed as a simple day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate through the Mountain West region using a combination of Redwood Road, Bangerter Highway, and I-15. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute. Whether you are heading out for errands or a change of scenery, the lack of mandatory stops makes this a straightforward transit. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.

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

8.6 miles from Riverton, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. While you will utilize major thoroughfares like Bangerter Highway and I-15, the route maintains a 0% highway share by technical definition, focusing instead on navigating local infrastructure. You will find that there is no single long stretch of road, as the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Redwood Road. This means your hands will be busy with frequent turns and adjustments as you transition between roads. The character of the drive is defined by consistent urban maneuvering rather than long, monotonous highway miles.

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.

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Riverton, UT to Alpine, UT is easy. At 24m 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 Alpine, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Redwood Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Bangerter Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I-15	Unavailable	Refreshing
Veterans Memorial Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
SR 92	Unavailable	Refreshing
Timpanogos Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Alpine Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverton, UT and Alpine, 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

1.9 mi · 2 min · Bangerter Highway

5

Take the ramp straight toward 200 West, I-15: 200 West, Las Vegas

0.8 mi · 1 min · 200 West, I-15: 200 West, Las Vegas

6

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

5.1 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

7

Take the exit slight right toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway

0.4 mi · 53 sec · SR 92: Timpanogos Highway

8

Turn left onto Timpanogos Highway

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Timpanogos Highway

9

Continue on Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane

5.3 mi · 7 min · Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane

10

Turn left onto North Alpine Highway

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Alpine Highway

11

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

144 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street

12

Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

0.4 mi · 46 sec · South Main Street

13

Turn left onto West Center Street

43 ft · 2 sec · West Center Street

14

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a short 24-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily plan around peak traffic hours to ensure a smoother experience on these local roads. Because there are zero planned stops, make sure your vehicle is fueled and ready before you head out, keeping that $3 fuel estimate in mind. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, stay alert for frequent intersections and lane changes along Redwood Road. Taking advantage of the route's brevity allows you to keep your itinerary loose and stress-free.

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 8.6 miles from Riverton, UT, or about 12m into the drive.

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 17.3 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 8.6 miles or 12m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 20m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Riverton, 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 Riverton, UT

This is one driving day of about 17.3 miles and 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Riverton, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.6 mi from Riverton, UT · 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lehi, UT

9 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

Lehi, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lehi, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.6 miles from Riverton, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Alpine, UT

The final approach into Alpine, 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 Alpine, 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

$2.74 one way

$5.48 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.23	$2.88	$5.76
premium	$4.53	$3.08	$6.17
diesel	$5.64	$3.84	$7.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.2	$1.82	$0.83
Efficient EV	4.3	$1.51	$0.69
EV Truck/SUV	6.9	$2.42	$1.11

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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

Riverton, UT

Afternoon in Riverton on Sunday

Local time

4:18 PM

MDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alpine, UT

Afternoon in Alpine on Sunday

Local time

4:18 PM

MDT

Current temp

39°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

4 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

24m 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 Alpine, UT covers 17.3 miles and takes about 24m 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 8.6 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 $2.74 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 Alpine, UT is easy. At 24m 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 Alpine, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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