Origin
Oakley, UT
Afternoon in Oakley on Saturday
Local time
1:44 PM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakley, UT to West Valley City, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
48.7 mi
78 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Valley City, UT
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Trip Overview
Oakley, UT to West Valley City, UT is 48.7 miles and takes about 1h 3m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah, making it a straightforward local trip. Expect a route that involves a good amount of turning, characteristic of a local drive rather than a long-haul interstate journey. Given its short duration and modest fuel cost, this route is easily accomplished in a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 22.6 mi | 24m |
| Brown's Canyon Road | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| 2100 South Freeway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| SR 32 | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| US 40 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Bangerter Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| SR 248 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| 3500 South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 22.6 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakley, UT and West Valley City, UT.
1
Start on SR 32
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 32
2
Turn slight right onto SR 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 32
3
Turn left onto Brown's Canyon Road
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Brown's Canyon Road
4
Turn right onto SR 248
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 248
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward US 40 West
6
Merge onto US 40; US 189
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 40; US 189
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
1.9 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 80 West
8
Merge onto I 80
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 123
Toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 123
Toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 123A
Toward SR 201 West: West Valley
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on SR 201
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
2100 South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 13
Toward SR 154: Bangerter Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Use the left / right lanes.
15
Merge onto SR 154
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bangerter Highway
Use the slight left lane.
16
Turn right onto SR 171
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
3500 South
Use the right lane.
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Oakley, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 39.8 and 45.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
39.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley
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 123
Toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West...
9
40.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 123
Toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West...
8
40.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 201 West: West Valley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 123A
Toward SR 201 West: West Valley
7
44.8 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward SR 154: Bangerter Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward SR 154: Bangerter Highway
7
45.1 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.72 one way
$15.43 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.69 | $17.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 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 | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
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.
Destination
West Valley City, UT
Afternoon in West Valley City on Saturday
Local time
1:44 PM
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
12 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
1h 3m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is best described as a turn-heavy local drive. While 24% of the journey is on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, you'll also navigate local roads like Brown's Canyon Road and the 2100 South Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 22.6 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent driving. As you progress, the road character shifts between highway speeds and more frequent adjustments on local segments.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.6 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 39.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 39.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Oakley, UT to West Valley City, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Valley along the way.
Valley
39.8 mi in
|
~49m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 48.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.6 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at West Valley City, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 39.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Valley City, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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