Origin
West Mountain, UT
Evening in West Mountain on Thursday
Local time
7:58 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Mountain, UT to West Valley City, UT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
61 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Mountain, UT
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West Valley City, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Mountain, UT to West Valley City, UT covers 61 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, Belt Route, 9600 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 61 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 13m drive with frequent turns across 61 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 43.8 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 3.3 miles in near SR 115 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61 miles you will encounter 13 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 3.3 miles (SR 115 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 115 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 115 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
8
47.7 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
8
51.2 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
7
57.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
6
60.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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 Mountain, UT to West Valley City, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Route along the way.
Belt Route
47.7 mi in
|
~54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 43.8 mi | 46m |
| Belt Route | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| 9600 South | 3 mi | 5m |
| 3500 South | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| South 5600 West Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 3650 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 4400 West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 43.8 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Mountain, UT and West Valley City, UT.
1
Start on SR 147
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
South 5600 West Street
2
Turn left onto 9600 South
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
9600 South
3
At end of road, turn right onto SR 115
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
5
Merge onto I 15; US 6
44 mi
·
46 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 215
8
Continue on this road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 298
Toward I 215
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 294C
Toward I 215 West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 215
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 18B
Toward SR 171 West: 3500 South
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto SR 171
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
3500 South
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto 4400 West
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
4400 West
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto 3650 South
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
3650 South
15
Turn left onto Atlas Way
464 ft
·
16 sec
·
Atlas Way
16
Arrive at destination
Atlas Way
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.5 mi from West Mountain, UT · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.67 one way
$19.33 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.88 | $21.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.34 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.54 | $3.90 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Thursday
Local time
7:58 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
10 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 13m 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 Mountain, UT to West Valley City, UT covers 61 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Belt Route, 9600 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.5 miles from West Mountain, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.67 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 61 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 3.3 miles (SR 115 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from West Mountain, UT to West Valley City, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Route along the way.
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