Origin
Riverton, UT
Afternoon in Riverton on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverton, UT to Eagle Mountain, UT
Drive Time
32m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverton, UT
Brett Sayles
Eagle Mountain, UT
Sebastián Kvašňák
Trip Overview
The drive from Riverton, UT to Eagle Mountain, UT covers 18.8 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Redwood Road, East Pony Express Parkway, West Cory B Wride Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on Redwood Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.98 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
9.4 miles from Riverton, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Riverton, UT to Eagle Mountain, UT covers 18.8 miles and takes about 32m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Redwood Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 68 / Redwood Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 18.8 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 (SR 68 / Redwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.7 miles (SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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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SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn right onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 85
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward SR 85
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
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SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor
Merge onto SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
10.4 mi into trip
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~16m in
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SR 73 / West Cory B Wride Memorial Highway
Turn right onto SR 73 / West Cory B Wride Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
18.5 mi into trip
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~32m in
|
East Church Way
Enter roundabout onto East Church Way
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| East Pony Express Parkway | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| West Cory B Wride Memorial Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Camp Williams Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Mountain View Corridor | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Ranches Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Bobby Wren Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 2100 North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Redwood Road
— 5.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton, UT and Eagle Mountain, UT.
1
Start on this road
64 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto SR 68
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Redwood Road
Use the none lane.
3
Continue on SR 68
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Camp Williams Road
Use the none lane.
4
Continue on SR 68
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Redwood Road
Use the none lane.
5
Turn right onto 2100 North
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
2100 North
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 85
7
Merge onto SR 85
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Mountain View Corridor
Use the none lane.
8
Turn right onto SR 73
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Cory B Wride Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto Ranches Parkway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Ranches Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn right onto East Pony Express Parkway
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
East Pony Express Parkway
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto East Bobby Wren Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Bobby Wren Boulevard
12
Turn right onto North Liberty Way
170 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Liberty Way
13
Enter roundabout onto East Church Way
165 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Church Way
14
Continue on East Church Way
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Church Way
15
Continue on North Independence Way
428 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Independence Way
16
Arrive at destination
East Independence Way
Trip Plan
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 9.4 miles from Riverton, UT, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.7 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 18.8 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.4 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eagle Mountain, 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.
+
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 18.8 miles and 32m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Redwood Road for about 5.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.4 mi from Riverton, UT · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Arriving in Eagle Mountain, UT
The final approach into Eagle Mountain, 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 Eagle Mountain, 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
$2.98 one way
$5.96 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.18 | $8.35 |
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: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
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.
Destination
Eagle Mountain, UT
Afternoon in Eagle Mountain on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
MDT
Current temp
35°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
8 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
32m 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 Eagle Mountain, UT covers 18.8 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Redwood Road, East Pony Express Parkway, West Cory B Wride Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 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 $2.98 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 11 significant decision points across 18.8 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 (SR 68 / Redwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.7 miles (SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Riverton, UT to Eagle Mountain, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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