Drive Time
11m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
Photo: András Nyemczovszky
The drive from Uintah, UT to Roy, UT covers 8.1 miles and takes about 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 84, Riverdale Road, 1900 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.6 miles on I 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.28 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
4 miles from Uintah, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5m into the drive .
This is a 11m highway drive covering 8.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 84 and Riverdale Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.6 miles on I 84.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and Riverdale Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 89.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.4 miles (US 89): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 89
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 84 West: Riverdale
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward SR 26: Riverdale Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 26 West: Roy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto SR 97 / 5600 South
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 5.6 mi | 5m |
| Riverdale Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| 1900 West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 6550 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 2375 East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 89 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5600 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Uintah, UT and Roy, UT.
Start on 6550 South
Continue on 2375 East
Turn right onto US 89
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 84
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn slight left onto SR 26
Turn left onto SR 126
Turn right onto SR 97
Arrive at destination
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.
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 8.1 miles or 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4 miles or 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roy, UT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Uintah, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Uintah, UT
This is one driving day of about 8.1 miles and 11m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4 mi from Uintah, UT · 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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.
The final approach into Roy, 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 Roy, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.44 | $2.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Uintah on Sunday
Local time
4:12 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Roy on Sunday
Local time
4:12 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
44°F
Ogden, UT
4 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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