Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
55.9 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
The drive from West Valley City, UT to Benjamin, UT covers 55.9 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Volta Avenue, 4400 West, 4100 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.57 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
27.9 miles from West Valley City, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 55.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy — mostly straight driving
The drive from West Valley City, UT to Benjamin, UT is easy. At 1h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Valley City, UT to Benjamin, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Volta Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4400 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4100 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bangerter Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4700 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 215 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Belt Route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 15 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between West Valley City, UT and Benjamin, UT.
Start on Atlas Way
Turn left onto Volta Avenue
Turn right onto 4400 West
Turn left onto 4100 South
Turn right onto Bangerter Highway
Take the exit slight right
Keep slight left
Turn left onto 4700 South
Take the ramp slight right toward I 215 South
Merge slight left onto Belt Route
Take the exit slight right toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas
Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward SR 164
Turn right onto 8000 South
At the end of the road, turn right onto 3200 West
Turn left onto 7300 South
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 55.9 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.9 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Benjamin, UT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving West Valley City, 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 West Valley City, UT
This is one driving day of about 55.9 miles and 1h 8m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.9 mi from West Valley City, UT · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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.
A short stop after about 55.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from West Valley City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Benjamin, 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 Benjamin, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.57 one way
$17.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| premium | $4.55 | $10.01 | $20.02 |
| diesel | $5.41 | $11.91 | $23.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.83 | $3.58 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in West Valley City on Saturday
Local time
11:20 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Benjamin on Saturday
Local time
11:20 AM
MDT
Current temp
31°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
40°F
Lehi, UT
28 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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