Origin
West Bountiful, UT
Evening in West Bountiful on Friday
Local time
7:09 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Bountiful, 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
24m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Bountiful, UT
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West Valley City, UT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across the northern Utah landscape, this 18.4-mile trip from West Bountiful to West Valley City is an efficient option. You can expect to reach your destination in about 24 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, this drive is very cost-effective for commuters or those running local errands. Both the origin and destination are located within the Mountain West, so you will remain in the same geographic region throughout your journey. Because there are no scheduled stops, you have the flexibility to complete this route at your own pace without worrying about a complex itinerary.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between urban corridors. You will navigate a mix of roads including the Veterans Memorial Highway, the Belt Route, and 3500 South. While the route is entirely local with a 0% highway share, you will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.8 miles on the Belt Route. The character of the road changes frequently, shifting from highway-adjacent segments to local surface streets as you move through the metropolitan area. It is a functional, practical drive that prioritizes directness over scenic winding 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.
Belt Route is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 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 West 400 North.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.4 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 (West 400 North): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.4 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
|
~0m in
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West 400 North
Turn right onto West 400 North
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
8
4.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 215 / Belt Route
Keep slight right at fork onto I 215 / Belt Route toward I 215 South: Belt Route, Salt Lake City Intl Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 215 South: Belt Route, Salt Lake City...
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
17.8 mi into trip
|
~22m 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 West Bountiful, UT to West Valley City, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City Intl Airport along the way.
Salt Lake City Intl Airport
4.4 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 215
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Route | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| 3500 South | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| West 400 North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 3650 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 4400 West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Atlas Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 800 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Route
— 10.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Bountiful, UT and West Valley City, UT.
1
Start on North 800 West
66 ft
·
6 sec
·
North 800 West
2
Turn right onto West 400 North
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West 400 North
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
4
Merge onto I 15
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 215
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Belt Route
Toward I 215 South: Belt Route, Salt Lake City Intl Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 18
Toward SR 171: 3500 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto SR 171
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
3500 South
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto 4400 West
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
4400 West
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto 3650 South
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
3650 South
10
Turn left onto Atlas Way
464 ft
·
16 sec
·
Atlas Way
11
Arrive at destination
Atlas Way
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.92 one way
$5.83 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.06 | $6.11 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
West Valley City, UT
Evening in West Valley City on Friday
Local time
7:09 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
15 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
24m 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 West Bountiful, UT to West Valley City, UT covers 18.4 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Belt Route, Veterans Memorial Highway, 3500 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 miles from West Bountiful, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.92 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 18.4 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 (West 400 North): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.4 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from West Bountiful, UT to West Valley City, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City Intl Airport along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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