Riverton to White Sands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

618.1 miles 994.7 km · straight line
741.7 miles estimated 1193.6 km · driving distance
14h 55min estimated drive time
$71 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
148° SSE bearing direction

How far is Riverton from White Sands?

The distance from Riverton to White Sands is 618.1 miles (994.7 km) as the crow flies. White Sands is located SSE of Riverton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 741.7 miles, taking about 14h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Riverton in Utah and White Sands in New Mexico.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Riverton and White Sands. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Riverton to White Sands

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 55min $71 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 54min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~19h 24min $89–$260* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Riverton & White Sands

Quick Facts

Riverton
40.52°N, 111.94°W
America/Denver
1353m elevation
White Sands
32.79°N, 106.33°W
America/Denver
1219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 206 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients