Origin
Spanish Fork, UT
Afternoon in Spanish Fork on Thursday
Local time
4:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spanish Fork, UT to Riverton, UT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
37.4 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
17 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spanish Fork, UT
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Riverton, UT
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
The drive from Spanish Fork, UT to Riverton, UT covers 37.4 miles and takes about 43m 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 33.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
17 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: excellent.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 37.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 33.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 156 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 156 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.5 miles (US 89): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 156 / North Main Street
Turn left onto SR 156 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
34.5 mi into trip
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~38m in
|
US 89
Take the exit onto US 89 toward SR 71: 12300 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
8
34.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Riverton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Riverton
6
37.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn left onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 33.5 mi | 35m |
| 12600 South | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 12300 South | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 89 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Redwood Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 400 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 33.5 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spanish Fork, UT and Riverton, UT.
1
Start on SR 147
49 ft
·
8 sec
·
400 North
2
Turn left onto SR 156
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
4
Merge onto I 15
33 mi
·
35 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 89
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 89
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Riverton
Use the slight left lane.
7
Turn straight onto SR 71
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
12300 South
8
Continue on SR 71
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
12600 South
9
Turn left onto SR 68
198 ft
·
6 sec
·
Redwood Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right
64 ft
·
4 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.7 mi from Spanish Fork, UT · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 Riverton, UT
The final approach into Riverton, 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 Riverton, 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
$5.93 one way
$11.85 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Orem, Utah
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
The Vine EV Charging Stations
Vineyard, Utah
Other
1 DCFC
Provo Recreation Center Charging Station
Provo, Utah
Other
1 DCFC
Loop Charging Station
Orem, UT
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Orem, Utah
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
EvGateway Charging Station
Mapleton, Utah
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Provo, Utah
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Provo, Utah
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 7
Other: 5
Tesla Destination: 3
Blink: 2
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Riverton, UT
Afternoon in Riverton on Thursday
Local time
4:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
63°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
19 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
43m 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 Spanish Fork, UT to Riverton, UT covers 37.4 miles and takes about 43m 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 18.7 miles from Spanish Fork, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.93 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 straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 156 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.5 miles (US 89): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Spanish Fork, UT to Riverton, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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