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Trip from Kamas, UT to West Valley City, UT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

53m

Distance

47.9 mi

77 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m

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

Downtown West Valley City, UT, UT

West Valley City, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kamas, UT to West Valley City, UT covers 47.9 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West 200 South, US 40 West, I 80 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.59 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 47.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 53m drive with frequent turns across 47.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 200 South is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Kamas, UT to West Valley City, UT is easy. At 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kamas, UT to West Valley City, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West 200 South
US 40 West
I 80 West
Dwight D
I 15 South
SR 201 West
2100 South Freeway
SR 154

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West 200 South — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Main Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn right onto West 200 South

11 mi · 15 min · West 200 South
3

Take the ramp right toward US 40 West

0.4 mi · 48 sec · US 40 West
4

Merge slight left

2.5 mi · 2 min
5

Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 80 West
6

Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

23 mi · 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley

0.5 mi · 59 sec · I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley

0.2 mi · 22 sec · I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley
9

Keep slight right to continue on SR 201 West: West Valley

0.6 mi · 1 min · SR 201 West: West Valley
10

Continue on 2100 South Freeway

3.8 mi · 4 min · 2100 South Freeway
11

Take the exit slight right toward SR 154: Bangerter Highway

0.2 mi · 31 sec · SR 154: Bangerter Highway
12

Keep slight left

0.1 mi · 17 sec
13

Merge slight right onto Bangerter Highway

2.1 mi · 2 min · Bangerter Highway
14

Turn right onto 3500 South

0.8 mi · 1 min · 3500 South
15

Turn left onto 4400 West

0.2 mi · 33 sec · 4400 West
16

Turn right onto 3650 South

0.3 mi · 55 sec · 3650 South
17

Turn left onto Atlas Way

466 ft · 16 sec · Atlas Way
18

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24 mi from Kamas, UT · 26m into the drive

city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cottonwood Heights, UT

24 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

Silver Summit, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cottonwood Heights, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24 miles from Kamas, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in West Valley City, UT

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into West Valley City, UT if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.59 one way

$15.18 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $7.96 $15.91
premium $4.53 $8.54 $17.09
diesel $5.61 $10.58 $21.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.4 0 $5.03 $2.30
Efficient EV 12 0 $4.19 $1.92
EV Truck/SUV 19.2 0 $6.71 $3.07

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Kamas, UT

Morning in Kamas on Thursday

Local time

11:01 AM

MDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Valley City, UT

Morning in West Valley City on Thursday

Local time

11:01 AM

MDT

Current temp

49°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

53m 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 Kamas, UT to West Valley City, UT covers 47.9 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 200 South, US 40 West, I 80 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24 miles from Kamas, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.59 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.
The drive from Kamas, UT to West Valley City, UT is easy. At 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kamas, UT to West Valley City, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kamas, UT to West Valley City, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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