Origin
West Valley City, UT
Late night in West Valley City on Wednesday
Local time
1:58 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Valley City, UT to Delta, UT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 34m
Distance
118.5 mi
191 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
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6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m
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
The drive from West Valley City, UT to Delta, UT covers 118.5 miles and takes about 2h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, Redwood Road, Bangerter Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.3 miles on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.78 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.2 miles from West Valley City, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 34m drive with frequent turns across 118.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 55.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Volta Avenue.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from West Valley City, UT to Delta, UT is easy. At 2h 34m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Volta Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (4400 West): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (4100 South): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Volta Avenue
Turn left onto Volta Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
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4400 West
Turn right onto 4400 West
Navigation decision point
6
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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4100 South
Turn left onto 4100 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
1.6 mi into trip
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~4m in
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SR 154 / Bangerter Highway
Turn right onto SR 154 / Bangerter Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
16 mi into trip
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~20m in
Take the exit toward SR 68: Redwood Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3
Toward SR 68: Redwood Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 55.3 mi | 1h 5m |
| Redwood Road | 38.9 mi | 53m |
| Bangerter Highway | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| 15200 South | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Camp Williams Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| North 200 East | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 4100 South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
— 55.3 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Valley City, UT and Delta, UT.
1
Start on Atlas Way
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Atlas Way
2
Turn left onto Volta Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 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
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn right onto SR 154
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Bangerter Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 3
Toward SR 68: Redwood Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto SR 68
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Redwood Road
8
Continue on SR 68
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Camp Williams Road
9
Continue on SR 68
38 mi
·
52 min
·
Redwood Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto US 6
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
15200 South
11
Continue on US 6
6.3 mi
·
8 min
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Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
12
Continue on US 6
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on US 6
34 mi
·
39 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
14
Continue on US 6
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 200 East
15
Continue on US 6
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
16
Turn slight right onto US 6
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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US 6
17
Turn left onto 100 West
78 ft
·
2 sec
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100 West
18
Arrive at destination
100 West
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.2 miles from West Valley City, UT, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.3 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 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.2 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delta, 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 118.5 miles and 2h 34m.
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 Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway for about 55.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.2 mi from West Valley City, UT · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.2 miles from West Valley City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Delta, UT
The final approach into Delta, 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 Delta, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.78 one way
$37.56 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $19.68 | $39.37 |
| premium | $4.53 | $21.14 | $42.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.16 | $52.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.44 | $5.69 |
| Efficient EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.37 | $4.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.4 | 0 | $16.59 | $7.58 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Delta, UT
Late night in Delta on Wednesday
Local time
1:58 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°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
20 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
2h 34m 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 Valley City, UT to Delta, UT covers 118.5 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, Redwood Road, Bangerter Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.2 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 $18.78 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from West Valley City, UT to Delta, UT is easy. At 2h 34m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Volta Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (4400 West): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (4100 South): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Valley City, UT to Delta, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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