Origin
Riverton, UT
Evening in Riverton on Thursday
Local time
5:04 PM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverton, UT to South Ogden, UT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
51.4 mi
83 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverton, UT
Brett Sayles
South Ogden, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Riverton, UT to South Ogden, UT covers 51.4 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, US 89, 12600 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 51.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 51.4 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.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 32 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 71 / 12600 South.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 71 / 12600 South): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.3 miles (US 89): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SR 71 / 12600 South
Turn uturn onto SR 71 / 12600 South
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Salt Lake City
8
35.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 89
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89 toward South Ogden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 324
Toward South Ogden
6
40.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Oak Hills Drive Exit
Take the exit onto Oak Hills Drive Exit toward SR 109
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward SR 109
6
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
39th Street
Turn left onto 39th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Riverton, UT and South Ogden, UT, road signs point toward Salt Lake City and Ogden.
Salt Lake City
3.2 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 15
Ogden
35.3 mi in
|
~40m
|
via US 89
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 32 mi | 34m |
| US 89 | 14.2 mi | 17m |
| 12600 South | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Washington Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 12300 South | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Oak Hills Drive Exit | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 39th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 32 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton, UT and South Ogden, UT.
1
Start on this road
187 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
192 ft
·
15 sec
3
Turn uturn onto SR 71
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
12600 South
4
Continue on SR 71
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
12300 South
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 15
32 mi
·
34 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 89
Exit 324
Toward South Ogden
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto Oak Hills Drive Exit
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Oak Hills Drive Exit
Toward SR 109
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Merge onto US 89
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
US 89
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 89
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Boulevard
11
Turn left onto 39th Street
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
39th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
39th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.7 mi from Riverton, UT · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Riverton, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Ogden, UT
The final approach into South Ogden, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.15 one way
$16.29 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
South Ogden, UT
Evening in South Ogden on Thursday
Local time
5:04 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°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
14 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
1h 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 South Ogden, UT covers 51.4 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, US 89, 12600 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.7 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 $8.15 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 71 / 12600 South): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.2 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.3 miles (US 89): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Riverton, UT and South Ogden, UT, road signs point toward Salt Lake City and Ogden.
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