Origin
Mapleton, UT
Late night in Mapleton on Friday
Local time
12:07 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mapleton, UT to West Valley City, UT
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
53.5 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
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.
Mapleton, UT
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West Valley City, UT
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Trip Overview
This 53.5-mile drive from Mapleton to West Valley City, Utah, is a straightforward 1-hour and 5-minute trip that's perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with Veterans Memorial Highway and Belt Route being key segments. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $8, this route is budget-friendly for a quick journey within the Mountain West region. Its turn-heavy nature suggests you'll be actively engaged with the road, making it a dynamic local experience rather than a passive highway cruise. Given the short duration and manageable distance, no overnight stay is necessary.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 53.5 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 34.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a sustained period of navigation before transitioning. This journey emphasizes local road engagement rather than high-speed travel. As you progress, the road will likely present a series of intersections and changes in speed limits, requiring your constant attention. It's a drive where you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a steady cruise.
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.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 34.7 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 3.4 miles in near SR 77 / 400 South.
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 53.5 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 3.4 miles (SR 77 / 400 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.8 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
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 77 / 400 South
Turn left onto SR 77 / 400 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
40.2 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
8
43.8 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
50.2 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
6
53 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
4400 West
Turn left onto 4400 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mapleton, UT to West Valley City, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Route along the way.
Belt Route
40.2 mi in
|
~46m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 34.7 mi | 37m |
| Belt Route | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| 3500 South | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| 400 South | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Maple Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| 1600 West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 34.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mapleton, UT and West Valley City, UT.
1
Start on Maple Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
2
Turn right onto US 89
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
1600 West
3
Continue on US 89
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
4
Continue on US 89
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto SR 77
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
400 South
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
7
Merge onto I 15
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 215
10
Continue on this road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 298
Toward I 215
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 294C
Toward I 215 West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 215
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 18B
Toward SR 171 West: 3500 South
Use the right lane.
14
Turn straight onto SR 171
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
3500 South
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto 4400 West
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
4400 West
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto 3650 South
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
3650 South
17
Turn left onto Atlas Way
464 ft
·
16 sec
·
Atlas Way
18
Arrive at destination
Atlas Way
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.8 mi from Mapleton, UT · 32m 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
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.48 one way
$16.96 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.89 | $17.77 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.54 | $19.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 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 | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
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
West Valley City, UT
Late night in West Valley City on Friday
Local time
12:07 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
16 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 Mapleton, UT to West Valley City, UT covers 53.5 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, Belt Route, 3500 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.8 miles from Mapleton, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.48 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 53.5 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 3.4 miles (SR 77 / 400 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Mapleton, UT to West Valley City, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Route along the way.
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