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Trip from Herriman, UT to West Valley City, UT

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Drive Time

23m

Distance

15.1 mi

24 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in southwestern Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Herriman, UT

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Downtown West Valley City, UT, UT

West Valley City, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Herriman, UT to West Valley City, UT covers 15.1 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mountain View Corridor, 3500 South, Kitty Hawk Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.5 miles on Mountain View Corridor. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.39 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

7.6 miles from Herriman, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 15.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mountain View Corridor is the longest continuous segment at about 10.5 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 around 2.8 miles in near SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (SR 171 / 3500 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles (4800 West): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
2.8 mi into trip | ~7m in | SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor

Turn left onto SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
13.4 mi into trip | ~19m in | SR 171 / 3500 South

Turn right onto SR 171 / 3500 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
14.6 mi into trip | ~21m in | 4800 West

Turn right onto 4800 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
14.8 mi into trip | ~22m in | 3650 South

Turn left onto 3650 South

Navigation decision point

4
15.1 mi into trip | ~23m in | Atlas Way

Turn right onto Atlas Way

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mountain View Corridor 10.5 mi 12m
3500 South 1.2 mi 2m
Kitty Hawk Road 0.8 mi 2m
Pioneer Street 0.8 mi 1m
Mustang Trail Way 0.8 mi 1m
South Jordan Parkway 0.5 mi 1m
4800 West 0.3 mi <1m
3650 South 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Mountain View Corridor — 10.5 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Herriman, UT and West Valley City, UT.

1

Start on Pioneer Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pioneer Street
2

Continue on Mustang Trail Way

0.8 mi · 1 min · Mustang Trail Way
3

Continue on Kitty Hawk Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Kitty Hawk Road
4

Turn right onto South Jordan Parkway

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Jordan Parkway
5

Turn left onto SR 85

11 mi · 12 min · Mountain View Corridor
Use the left lane.
6

Turn right onto SR 171

1.2 mi · 2 min · 3500 South
Use the left lane.
7

Turn right onto 4800 West

0.3 mi · 38 sec · 4800 West
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Turn left onto 3650 South

0.2 mi · 43 sec · 3650 South
9

Turn right onto Atlas Way

464 ft · 16 sec · Atlas Way
10

Arrive at destination

Atlas Way

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7.6 miles from Herriman, UT, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.5 miles.

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 15.1 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 7.6 miles or 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Valley City, UT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Herriman, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Herriman, UT

This is one driving day of about 15.1 miles and 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Herriman, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Mountain View Corridor for about 10.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.6 mi from Herriman, UT · 12m into the drive

Downtown Oquirrh, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oquirrh, UT

8 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

Taylorsville, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oquirrh, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.6 miles from Herriman, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in West Valley City, UT

The final approach into West Valley City, 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 West Valley City, 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

$2.39 one way

$4.79 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $2.51 $5.02
premium $4.53 $2.69 $5.39
diesel $5.61 $3.33 $6.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.5 0 $1.59 $0.72
Efficient EV 3.8 0 $1.32 $0.60
EV Truck/SUV 6 0 $2.11 $0.97

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Herriman, UT

Morning in Herriman on Wednesday

Local time

6:22 AM

MDT

Current temp

56°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

N 10 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 13 at 11:16AM MDT until April 15 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 13 at 10:33AM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Destination

West Valley City, UT

Morning in West Valley City on Wednesday

Local time

6:22 AM

MDT

Current temp

46°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

10 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

23m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Herriman, UT to West Valley City, UT covers 15.1 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mountain View Corridor, 3500 South, Kitty Hawk Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Herriman, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.39 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 straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (SR 171 / 3500 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles (4800 West): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Herriman, UT to West Valley City, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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