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Trip from Riverton, UT to Orem, UT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

29m

Distance

25.6 mi

41 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m

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

Downtown Riverton, UT, UT

Riverton, UT

Brett Sayles

city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Orem, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Riverton, UT to Orem, UT covers 25.6 miles and takes about 29m 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 $4.06 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

29m 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 29m drive with frequent turns across 25.6 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Riverton, UT to Orem, UT is easy. At 29m 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 Orem, 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 52
SR 52 East
Canyon Parkway
State 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 Orem, 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

18 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
7

Take the exit slight right toward SR 52: 800 North

0.2 mi · 27 sec · SR 52: 800 North
8

Keep slight left to continue on SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance

0.1 mi · 21 sec · SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
9

Continue on Canyon Parkway

1.3 mi · 2 min · Canyon Parkway
10

Turn right onto State Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · State Street
11

Turn uturn onto State Street

394 ft · 8 sec · State Street
12

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.06 one way

$8.11 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $4.25 $8.50
premium $4.53 $4.57 $9.13
diesel $5.61 $5.65 $11.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.7 0 $2.69 $1.23
Efficient EV 6.4 0 $2.24 $1.02
EV Truck/SUV 10.2 0 $3.58 $1.64

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Riverton, UT

Morning in Riverton on Thursday

Local time

7:29 AM

MDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Orem, UT

Morning in Orem on Thursday

Local time

7:29 AM

MDT

Current temp

64°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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

29m 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 Orem, UT covers 25.6 miles and takes about 29m 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 12.8 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 $4.06 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 Orem, UT is easy. At 29m 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 Orem, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Riverton, UT to Orem, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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