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Trip from West Valley City, UT to Cedar City, UT

Drive Time

4h 14m

Distance

248.6 mi

400 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
4h 2m ★
6 AM
4h 15m
8 AM
4h 41m
10 AM
4h 24m
12 PM
4h 21m
3 PM
4h 25m
5 PM
4h 40m
8 PM
4h 7m

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

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Trip Overview

Traveling from West Valley City to Cedar City covers 248.6 miles across the Mountain West region. You should plan for a driving time of approximately 4 hours and 14 minutes, making this a manageable day trip if you get an early start. Your route primarily utilizes Veterans Memorial Highway, North Main Street, and the Belt Route. With a fuel budget of roughly $39, it is an affordable excursion for those looking to traverse Utah. Since the entire trip takes place within the same state and region, the transition is seamless, though you should be prepared for a full day on the road if you include time for your one recommended stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

124.3 miles from West Valley City, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. While you will spend the vast majority of your time on Veterans Memorial Highway—covering a 234.6-mile stretch of the journey—the experience is far from a simple interstate cruise. The road profile is technical, requiring you to navigate various local segments rather than sticking to a high-speed highway flow. Because the highway share is 0%, you should anticipate frequent changes in road character and speed limits. Stay alert as you transition between these connected stretches, as the road demands a more engaged driving style than a standard freeway commute.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 234.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

6,292 ft 4,306 ft

Total Climb

4,015 ft

Total Descent

2,475 ft

Highest Point

6,292 ft

~207.2 mi in

Elevation Range

1,987 ft

Notable High Points

4,796 ft at ~20.7 miles +261 ft prominence
5,385 ft at ~93.2 miles +172 ft prominence
5,788 ft at ~124.3 miles +507 ft prominence
6,193 ft at ~186.5 miles +118 ft prominence
6,292 ft at ~207.2 miles +430 ft prominence

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 0.7 miles in near 4400 West.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 248.6 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 0.7 miles (4400 West): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (4100 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | 4400 West

Turn right onto 4400 West

Navigation decision point

6
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | 4100 South

Turn left onto 4100 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
7
2.6 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
8
7.9 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas

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 12 Toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
7
8 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 234.6 mi 3h 51m
North Main Street 3.9 mi 6m
Belt Route 3.3 mi 3m
4700 South 1.4 mi 2m
4100 South 0.8 mi 1m
Bangerter Highway 0.7 mi <1m
Atlas Way 0.4 mi 1m
4400 West 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 234.6 mi, about 3h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Atlas Way

0.4 mi · 1 min · Atlas Way
2

Turn left onto Volta Avenue

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Volta Avenue
3

Turn right onto 4400 West

0.2 mi · 36 sec · 4400 West
4

Turn left onto 4100 South

0.8 mi · 1 min · 4100 South
5

Turn right onto Bangerter Highway

0.7 mi · 51 sec · Bangerter Highway
6

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 34 sec
7

Keep slight left

223 ft · 8 sec
8

Turn left onto 4700 South

1.4 mi · 2 min · 4700 South
9

Take the ramp slight right toward I 215 South

0.6 mi · 43 sec · I 215 South
10

Merge slight left onto Belt Route

3.3 mi · 3 min · Belt Route
11

Take the exit slight right toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas

427 ft · 5 sec · I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
12

Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas

0.7 mi · 59 sec · I 15 South: Las Vegas
13

Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas

1.1 mi · 2 min · I 15 South: Las Vegas
14

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

235 mi · 3 hr 51 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
15

Take the exit slight right toward SR 130: Enoch

0.3 mi · 51 sec · SR 130: Enoch
16

Turn left onto North Main Street

3.9 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
17

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

For the most relaxed experience, try to depart West Valley City early in the morning to avoid heavy traffic before you settle into the long 234.6-mile stretch. Since you have one designated stop planned, use that time to stretch your legs and refuel, keeping your $39 budget in mind for the total journey. Because the route is turn-heavy, check your tire pressure and fluid levels before leaving to handle the local road conditions with confidence. Flexibility is your best asset on this 4-hour and 14-minute trek, so do not feel pressured to rush the drive. Keep your navigation system updated to help manage the transitions between the Belt Route and North Main Street as you approach your final destination.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 124.3 miles from West Valley City, UT, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 234.6 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 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 124.3 miles or 2h 9m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 27m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving West Valley City, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 248.6 miles and 4h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Valley City, 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 234.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 124.3 mi from West Valley City, UT · 2h 9m into the drive

Downtown Payson, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Payson, UT

124 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

Provo, 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 124.3 miles from West Valley City, 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 234.6 miles.

Arriving in Cedar City, UT

The final approach into Cedar 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 Cedar 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

National Monument

The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour $12 near mile 34.3
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
View on nps.gov
Cedar Breaks National Monument

Cedar Breaks National Monument

National Monument

Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of w...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour $10 near mile 248.6
View on nps.gov
Zion National Park

Zion National Park

National Park

Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience the tall, stretching walls...

26 mi from route ~66 min detour $35 near mile 248.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.39 one way

$78.79 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $41.41 $82.82
premium $4.53 $44.33 $88.65
diesel $5.64 $55.23 $110.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 87 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

7 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Target - Tesla Supercharger

West Valley City, UT

Tesla

20 DCFC

WinCo Foods - West Valley #75

West Valley City, UT

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

KEN GARFF WVF LV3-02

West Valley City, UT

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

KEN GARFF WVF LV3-01

West Valley City, UT

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

JWV CHARGER CPE250-1

West Valley City, UT

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

STATE OF UTAH UDOT SOUTH L3 2

Taylorsville, UT

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

STATE OF UTAH UDOT SOUTH L3 1

Taylorsville, UT

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 Tesla: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 74.6 0 $26.10 $11.93
Efficient EV 62.2 0 $21.75 $9.94
EV Truck/SUV 99.4 1 $34.80 $15.91

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 1 day ago

Origin

West Valley City, UT

Late night in West Valley City on Monday

Local time

2:43 AM

MDT

Current temp

48°F

Partly Cloudy

W 6 to 13 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 11 at 11:17AM MDT until April 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Destination

Cedar City, UT

Late night in Cedar City on Monday

Local time

2:43 AM

MDT

Current temp

41°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

7 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

4h 14m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from West Valley City, UT to Cedar City, UT covers 248.6 miles and takes about 4h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, North Main Street, Belt Route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124.3 miles from West Valley City, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 248.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (4400 West): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (4100 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Valley City, UT to Cedar City, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs. The route ranges from 4,306 ft to 6,292 ft elevation with about 4,015 ft of total climbing. There are 5 notable high points along the way.

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