Origin
Hurricane, UT
Afternoon in Hurricane on Sunday
Local time
12:39 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hurricane, UT to West Valley City, UT
Drive Time
4h 57m
Distance
290 mi
467 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
Photo: Quang Vuong
Trip Overview
Traveling from Hurricane to West Valley City covers 290 miles of Utah landscape, typically requiring about 4 hours and 57 minutes of driving time. Because this route is manageable in a single day, you can easily complete it without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $46 for fuel to cover the trip. Navigating the route involves a mix of Veterans Memorial Highway, the Belt Route, and Toquerville Parkway. Since both your start and end points are located within the Mountain West region, the journey maintains a consistent regional feel throughout. It is a straightforward trek that works well for those looking to reach the Salt Lake City area efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
145 miles from Hurricane, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. The route features a relatively low highway share of only 2%, meaning you will spend more time navigating local roads than cruising on high-speed interstates. You will face a significant longest stretch of 267.6 miles primarily on Veterans Memorial Highway, which provides the bulk of your momentum. As you move away from the starting point, the road conditions shift from local parkways to more structured highway travel. Be prepared for a driving experience that feels more technical than a standard interstate cruise due to the frequent turns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 267.6 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 0.3 miles in near SR 9 / East State Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 290 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (SR 9 / East State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 276.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 279.3 miles: 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
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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SR 9 / East State Street
Turn right onto SR 9 / East State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
276.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 38m in
Take the exit toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 294A-C
Toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
7
279.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 215
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 215
8
280.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 215 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 294C
Toward I 215 West
7
286.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 50m in
Take the exit toward SR 171 West: 3500 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 18B
Toward SR 171 West: 3500 South
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 267.6 mi | 4h 22m |
| Belt Route | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Toquerville Parkway | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| East State Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| 3500 South | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| 3650 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 4400 West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 100 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 267.6 mi, about 4h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hurricane, UT and West Valley City, UT.
1
Start on S 100 W
54 ft
·
9 sec
·
S 100 W
2
Continue on West 100 South
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 100 South
3
Continue on South 100 East
525 ft
·
18 sec
·
South 100 East
4
Turn right onto SR 9
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East State Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on SR 17
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Toquer Boulevard
6
Continue on SR 17
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Toquerville Parkway
7
Turn slight right
433 ft
·
15 sec
Toward I 15 North
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 15 North
9
Merge onto I 15
268 mi
·
4 hr 22 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 294A-C
Toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 215
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 298
Toward I 215
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 294C
Toward I 215 West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 215
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Belt Route
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 18B
Toward SR 171 West: 3500 South
Use the right lane.
16
Turn straight onto SR 171
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
3500 South
Use the left / none lanes.
17
Turn left onto 4400 West
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
4400 West
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto 3650 South
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
3650 South
19
Turn left onto Atlas Way
464 ft
·
16 sec
·
Atlas Way
20
Arrive at destination
Atlas Way
Trip Plan
Since this is a roughly five-hour journey, planning for at least one dedicated stop will help you stay alert during the 290-mile drive. Aim to depart early in the morning to avoid midday traffic congestion as you approach the West Valley City area. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, keep your navigation tools accessible to manage the transitions between Toquerville Parkway and the Belt Route effectively. With only one recommended stop, use that time to refuel and stretch your legs, keeping your $46 fuel budget in mind. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so adjust your pace based on the local road traffic you encounter along the way.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 145 miles from Hurricane, UT, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 267.6 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 80 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h
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 Hurricane, 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 Hurricane, UT
This is one driving day of about 290 miles and 4h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hurricane, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 267.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 145 mi from Hurricane, UT · 2h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
145 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 145 miles from Hurricane, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 267.6 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.95 one way
$91.91 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $48.31 | $96.61 |
| premium | $4.53 | $51.71 | $103.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $64.43 | $128.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87 | 1 | $30.45 | $13.92 |
| Efficient EV | 72.5 | 0 | $25.38 | $11.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116 | 1 | $40.60 | $18.56 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
West Valley City, UT
Afternoon in West Valley City on Sunday
Local time
12:39 PM
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
3 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
4h 57m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hurricane, UT to West Valley City, UT covers 290 miles and takes about 4h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Belt Route, Toquerville Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 145 miles from Hurricane, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 290 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (SR 9 / East State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 276.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 279.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hurricane, UT to West Valley City, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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