Trip from Richfield, UT to West Valley City, UT

Drive Time

2h 57m

Distance

161.6 mi

260 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 46m ★

6 AM

2h 58m

8 AM

3h 20m

10 AM

3h 6m

12 PM

3h 3m

3 PM

3h 7m

5 PM

3h 19m

8 PM

2h 51m

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

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West Valley City, UT

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Trip Overview

Spanning 161.6 miles, this journey from Richfield to West Valley City typically takes about 2 hours and 57 minutes to complete. Because the travel time is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate using a combination of I-70, US 50, and Veterans Memorial Highway to move through the heart of the Mountain West. Budgeting approximately $26 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the trip. Since you only need to plan for one stop, this route offers a straightforward path between these two Utah locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

80.8 miles from Richfield, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. While about 24% of your journey takes place on major highways, the remainder of the route shifts into a more technical, winding experience. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 106.1 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway, providing a significant portion of the drive at a consistent pace. You will notice the character of the road change as you transition from the local sections onto the faster highway segments. It is a drive that keeps you engaged rather than offering a monotonous interstate cruise.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 23 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 106.1 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 9.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 161.6 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 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 150.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

9.5 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward US 24: Sigurd, Aurora

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 48 Toward US 24: Sigurd, Aurora

148.3 mi into trip | ~2h 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

150.9 mi into trip | ~2h 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

151.9 mi into trip | ~2h 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

158.3 mi into trip | ~2h 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

Towns Along This Route

Between Richfield, UT and West Valley City, UT, road signs point toward Aurora and Belt Route.

Aurora

9.5 mi in | ~10m

Belt Route

148.3 mi in | ~2h 38m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway	106.1 mi	1h 46m
US 50	24.4 mi	29m
I 70	7.9 mi	7m
Belt Route	5.8 mi	6m
SR 260	4.2 mi	6m
SR 24	2.4 mi	2m
3500 South	2.4 mi	4m
Main Street	1.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 106.1 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on SR 118

191 ft · 7 sec · 300 North

Turn right onto I 70 Business; SR 120

1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp onto I 70 Business; SR 120

0.4 mi · 51 sec · I 70 Business; SR 120

Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 70; US 89

7.9 mi · 7 min · I 70; US 89

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Exit 48 Toward US 24: Sigurd, Aurora

Turn right onto SR 259

0.2 mi · 21 sec · SR 259

At end of road, turn left onto SR 24

2.4 mi · 2 min · SR 24

Turn left onto SR 260

4.2 mi · 6 min · SR 260

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 50

24 mi · 29 min · US 50

Turn left onto US 50

0.5 mi · 1 min · 400 North

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

Merge onto I 15

106 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 24 sec

Toward I 215 Use the none lane.

Continue on this road

0.7 mi · 1 min · this road

Exit 298 Toward I 215

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 294C Toward I 215 West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 215

5.8 mi · 6 min · Belt Route

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Exit 18B Toward SR 171 West: 3500 South Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto SR 171

2.4 mi · 4 min · 3500 South

Use the left / none lanes.

Turn left onto 4400 West

0.2 mi · 32 sec · 4400 West

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto 3650 South

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 3650 South

Turn left onto Atlas Way

464 ft · 16 sec · Atlas Way

Arrive at destination

Atlas Way

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 57-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Plan your single stop strategically to break up the 161.6-mile trek, especially if you want to avoid fatigue during the more technical, turn-heavy sections. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge early on, as the $26 estimated cost can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency and local prices. Since the majority of your time is spent on Veterans Memorial Highway, ensure your vehicle is comfortable for a long, 106.1-mile stretch. Staying alert during the transition between local roads and the highway is the best way to ensure a smooth arrival in West Valley City.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 80.8 miles from Richfield, UT, or about 1h 31m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.1 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 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 80.8 miles or 1h 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Valley City, UT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Richfield, 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 Richfield, UT

This is one driving day of about 161.6 miles and 2h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Richfield, 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 106.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 80.8 mi from Richfield, UT · 1h 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Provo, UT

81 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

Payson, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Payson, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.8 miles from Richfield, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.1 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

$25.61 one way

$51.22 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.23	$26.92	$53.84
premium	$4.53	$28.81	$57.63
diesel	$5.64	$35.90	$71.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	48.5	$16.97	$7.76
Efficient EV	40.4	$14.14	$6.46
EV Truck/SUV	64.6	$22.62	$10.34

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Richfield, UT

Evening in Richfield on Sunday

Local time

7:04 PM

MDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Valley City, UT

Evening in West Valley City on Sunday

Local time

7:04 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

9 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

2h 57m 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 Richfield, UT to West Valley City, UT covers 161.6 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, US 50, I 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 80.8 miles from Richfield, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.61 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Richfield, UT and West Valley City, UT, road signs point toward Aurora and Belt Route.

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