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Trip from Uintah, 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

45m

Distance

35.4 mi

57 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m

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

city in Weber County, Utah, United States

Uintah, UT

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Downtown West Valley City, UT, UT

West Valley City, UT

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Trip Overview

This 35.4-mile drive from Uintah, UT to West Valley City, UT takes approximately 45 minutes and is a perfect day trip, requiring no overnight stops. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 62% of the journey on major roads like Legacy Parkway and US 89, plus a section of the Belt Route. With an estimated fuel cost of $6, this is an economical trip. You'll be traveling within the Mountain West region throughout, experiencing a straightforward journey between these two Utah locations. This straightforward drive is ideal for a quick commute or a short excursion.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 35.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 62% of the 35.4 miles on major thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.4 miles on Legacy Parkway, offering a good opportunity to settle in. The route incorporates parts of US 89 and the Belt Route, suggesting a mix of consistent highway speeds and potentially some more varied road conditions as you approach your destination. It’s not a winding scenic byway, but a functional drive designed for efficient travel.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Legacy Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Legacy Parkway and US 89. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 89.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 35.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 89): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 89

Turn right onto US 89

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 394
5
23.2 mi into trip | ~28m in | I 215 / Belt Route

Merge onto I 215 / Belt Route

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
32.2 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward SR 171: 3500 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 18 Toward SR 171: 3500 South
6
34.8 mi into trip | ~43m in | 4400 West

Turn left onto 4400 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Legacy Parkway 11.4 mi 13m
US 89 10.6 mi 12m
Belt Route 9 mi 9m
3500 South 2.3 mi 4m
3650 South 0.3 mi <1m
4400 West 0.2 mi <1m
6550 South 0.2 mi <1m
2375 East 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Legacy Parkway — 11.4 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 6550 South

0.2 mi · 55 sec · 6550 South
2

Continue on 2375 East

0.2 mi · 42 sec · 2375 East
3

Turn right onto US 89

11 mi · 12 min · US 89
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 394 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on SR 67

11 mi · 13 min · Legacy Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto I 215

9.0 mi · 9 min · Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 18 Toward SR 171: 3500 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn right onto SR 171

2.3 mi · 4 min · 3500 South
Use the left lane.
9

Turn left onto 4400 West

0.2 mi · 32 sec · 4400 West
Use the left lane.
10

Turn right onto 3650 South

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 3650 South
11

Turn left onto Atlas Way

464 ft · 16 sec · Atlas Way
12

Arrive at destination

Atlas Way

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.7 mi from Uintah, UT · 22m into the drive

city in Davis County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Salt Lake, UT

18 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.

Popular next leg

North Salt Lake, UT to West Valley City, UT

14.9 mi · 22m

Pacing Suggestions

Taylorsville, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Bountiful, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Uintah, 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

$5.43 one way

$10.85 round trip

$3.89/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $5.90 $11.79
premium $4.55 $6.34 $12.68
diesel $5.41 $7.54 $15.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.6 0 $3.72 $1.70
Efficient EV 8.9 0 $3.10 $1.42
EV Truck/SUV 14.2 0 $4.96 $2.27

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Uintah, UT

Late night in Uintah on Saturday

Local time

4:06 AM

MDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Valley City, UT

Late night in West Valley City on Saturday

Local time

4:06 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

13 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

45m 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 Uintah, UT to West Valley City, UT covers 35.4 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Legacy Parkway, US 89, Belt Route. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 17.7 miles from Uintah, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.43 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 is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 35.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 89): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Uintah, UT to West Valley City, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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