Origin
West Haven, UT
Afternoon in West Haven on Thursday
Local time
12:04 PM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Haven, UT to Riverton, UT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
54.4 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Haven, UT
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Riverton, UT
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
The drive from West Haven, UT to Riverton, UT covers 54.4 miles and takes about 1h 5m 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, 1900 West, 12600 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 54.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m 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 5m drive with frequent turns across 54.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 46.4 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 2.1 miles in near SR 126 / 1900 West.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.1 miles (SR 126 / 1900 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 126 / 1900 West
Turn right onto SR 126 / 1900 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
29.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
38 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward SR 71: 12300 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
8
51.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Riverton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Riverton
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 46.4 mi | 49m |
| 1900 West | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| 12600 South | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 12300 South | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Hinckley Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 2700 West | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 3300 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 3600 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 46.4 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Haven, UT and Riverton, UT.
1
Start on this road
410 ft
·
31 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
1 min
3
At end of road, turn right onto 3300 South
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
3300 South
4
Turn right onto 2700 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
2700 West
5
Turn left onto 3600 South
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
3600 South
6
Continue on SR 79
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hinckley Drive
7
Turn right onto SR 126
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
1900 West
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto SR 97
306 ft
·
5 sec
·
5600 South
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
10
Merge onto I 15
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 291
Toward SR 71: 12300 South
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
434 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Riverton
Use the right lane.
15
Turn straight onto SR 71
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
12300 South
16
Continue on SR 71
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
12600 South
17
Turn left onto SR 68
198 ft
·
6 sec
·
Redwood Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right
64 ft
·
4 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.2 mi from West Haven, UT · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from West Haven, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.62 one way
$17.24 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $9.04 | $18.07 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.70 | $19.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.01 | $24.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.62 | $3.48 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
12:04 PM
MDT
Current temp
63°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
11 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 5m 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 West Haven, UT to Riverton, UT covers 54.4 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, 1900 West, 12600 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.2 miles from West Haven, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.62 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 54.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.1 miles (SR 126 / 1900 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Haven, UT to Riverton, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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