Origin
Oquirrh, UT
Late night in Oquirrh on Wednesday
Local time
4:36 AM
MDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oquirrh, UT to West Valley City, UT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
12m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
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6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oquirrh, UT
Zach LeBlanc
West Valley City, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oquirrh, UT to West Valley City, UT covers 7 miles and takes about 12m 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, Laurel Canyon Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on Mountain View Corridor. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.11 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
3.5 miles from Oquirrh, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 12m drive with frequent turns across 7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 4.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cedar Hill Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Cedar Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Wakefield Way): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Cedar Hill Road
Turn left onto Cedar Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Wakefield Way
Turn right onto Wakefield Way
Navigation decision point
6
1.1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor
Turn right onto SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
5.2 mi into trip
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~8m in
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SR 171 / 3500 South
Turn right onto SR 171 / 3500 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.4 mi into trip
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~10m in
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4800 West
Turn right onto 4800 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Corridor | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| 3500 South | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Laurel Canyon Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 6200 South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 4800 West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 3650 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wakefield Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Atlas Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mountain View Corridor
— 4.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oquirrh, UT and West Valley City, UT.
1
Start on Oquirrh Ridge Drive
129 ft
·
11 sec
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Oquirrh Ridge Drive
2
Turn left onto Cedar Hill Road
244 ft
·
12 sec
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Cedar Hill Road
3
Turn right onto Wakefield Way
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Wakefield Way
4
Turn left onto Laurel Canyon Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Laurel Canyon Drive
5
Turn left onto 6200 South
0.4 mi
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57 sec
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6200 South
6
Turn right onto SR 85
4.2 mi
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4 min
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Mountain View Corridor
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right onto SR 171
1.2 mi
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2 min
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3500 South
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto 4800 West
0.3 mi
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38 sec
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4800 West
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto 3650 South
0.2 mi
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43 sec
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3650 South
10
Turn right onto Atlas Way
464 ft
·
16 sec
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Atlas Way
11
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 3.5 miles from Oquirrh, UT, or about 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.2 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 7 miles or 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.5 miles or 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9m
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 Oquirrh, 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 Oquirrh, UT
This is one driving day of about 7 miles and 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oquirrh, 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 4.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.5 mi from Oquirrh, UT · 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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 7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.5 miles from Oquirrh, 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
$1.11 one way
$2.22 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.16 | $2.33 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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 Wednesday
Local time
4:36 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
24 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
12m 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 Oquirrh, UT to West Valley City, UT covers 7 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mountain View Corridor, 3500 South, Laurel Canyon Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.5 miles from Oquirrh, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.11 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 7 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Cedar Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Wakefield Way): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oquirrh, UT to West Valley City, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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