Origin
Riverton, UT
Morning in Riverton on Saturday
Local time
7:50 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverton, UT to Woods Cross, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverton, UT
Brett Sayles
Woods Cross, UT
BREAKS OUT
Trip Overview
The drive from Riverton, UT to Woods Cross, UT covers 27.7 miles and takes about 33m 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, 12600 South, 12300 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 27.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 23.1 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 early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 27.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
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
7
26.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward SR 93 East: 2600 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 315
Toward SR 93 East: 2600 South
8
26.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 93: 2600 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 93: 2600 South
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Riverton, UT to Woods Cross, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
Salt Lake City
3.2 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 15
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 23.1 mi | 24m |
| 12600 South | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 12300 South | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 500 West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 2600 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 1875 South | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 23.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton, UT and Woods Cross, 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
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 315
Toward SR 93 East: 2600 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft
·
6 sec
Toward SR 93: 2600 South
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on SR 93
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
2600 South
10
Turn left onto US 89
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 89
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
500 West
12
Turn right onto 1875 South
5 ft
·
0 sec
·
1875 South
Use the right lane.
13
Arrive at destination
1875 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.39 one way
$8.78 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Woods Cross, UT
Morning in Woods Cross on Saturday
Local time
7:50 AM
MDT
Current temp
73°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
10 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
33m 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 Woods Cross, UT covers 27.7 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, 12600 South, 12300 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 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 $4.39 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 short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 27.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; 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.
On the drive from Riverton, UT to Woods Cross, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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