Origin
West Valley City, UT
Late night in West Valley City on Wednesday
Local time
1:59 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Valley City, UT to East Carbon City, UT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 59m
Distance
141.3 mi
227 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 48m
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6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 52m
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
If you are planning a trip from West Valley City to East Carbon City, expect a 141.3-mile journey that takes approximately 2 hours and 59 minutes behind the wheel. This route is best suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is manageable without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily through local surface streets like Volta Avenue, 4400 West, and 4100 South rather than major interstates. Budgeting around $22 for fuel should cover your travel costs for this Mountain West transit. It is a straightforward trip that favors local navigation over high-speed highway cruising, making it a functional choice for those who prefer staying off the main freeways.
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
70.6 miles from West Valley City, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that lacks the monotony of typical interstate travel. Since this route maintains a 0% highway share, your focus will remain on navigating local roads rather than keeping pace with heavy freeway traffic. You will find that the lack of long, uninterrupted stretches means you will be making frequent adjustments and turns throughout the 141.3-mile distance. This drive demands your full attention as you transition between local corridors, offering a different rhythm than a standard highway trek. Expect a technical, hands-on experience that requires you to stay alert through every turn and intersection along the way.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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 76.1 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 2.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 141.3 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 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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~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
8
48.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
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 257B-A
Toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main St...
8
49.2 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 6 East: Price
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Exit 257B
Toward US 6 East: Price
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West Valley City, UT and East Carbon City, UT, road signs point toward Las Vegas and Price.
Las Vegas
7.9 mi in
|
~12m
Price
48.8 mi in
|
~57m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 76.1 mi | 1h 32m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 39 mi | 41m |
| SR 123 | 8.4 mi | 14m |
| US 6 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Belt Route | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| 4700 South | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 4100 South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
— 76.1 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Valley City, UT and East Carbon City, UT.
1
Start on Atlas Way
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
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
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
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Bangerter Highway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
222 ft
·
8 sec
Use the slight left lane.
8
Turn left onto 4700 South
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
4700 South
9
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 215 South
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 215
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
426 ft
·
5 sec
Exit 12
Toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
14
Merge onto I 15
39 mi
·
41 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 257B-A
Toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 257B
Toward US 6 East: Price
Use the straight lane.
17
Merge
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Toward US 6 East: Price
18
Continue on US 6
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 6
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on US 6
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
20
Continue on US 6
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
State Street
21
Continue on US 6
35 mi
·
42 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
22
Continue on US 6; US 191
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Highway Drive
23
Continue on US 6; US 191
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
24
Continue on US 6; US 191
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn left onto SR 123
8.4 mi
·
14 min
·
SR 123
Use the left lane.
26
Turn left onto Grassy Trail Drive
358 ft
·
18 sec
·
Grassy Trail Drive
27
At end of road, turn right onto Whitmore Drive
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Whitmore Drive
28
Turn left onto Grassy Trail Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Grassy Trail Drive
29
Turn left onto Wilkins Street
240 ft
·
13 sec
·
Wilkins Street
30
Turn right onto Berkley Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Berkley Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
Berkley Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy, non-highway route, give yourself ample time to navigate through local intersections rather than trying to rush the 2-hour and 59-minute duration. Planning for at least one stop is a smart way to break up the drive and manage the fatigue that can come from navigating local roads. Try to depart during daylight hours to ensure you have maximum visibility for the frequent turns required on Volta Avenue and the surrounding streets. Because your fuel budget is modest at $22, consider filling up before you leave West Valley City to avoid hunting for stations while navigating local segments. Flexibility is your greatest asset here, so feel free to adjust your pace to match the local traffic flow.
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 70.6 miles from West Valley City, UT, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.1 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.6 miles or 1h 25m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Carbon 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 141.3 miles and 2h 59m.
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 76.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.6 mi from West Valley City, UT · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 70.6 miles from West Valley City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.1 miles.
Arriving in East Carbon City, UT
The final approach into East Carbon 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 East Carbon City, 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
$22.39 one way
$44.78 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $23.47 | $46.94 |
| premium | $4.53 | $25.21 | $50.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.20 | $62.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.84 | $6.78 |
| Efficient EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.36 | $5.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.5 | 0 | $19.78 | $9.04 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
East Carbon City, UT
Late night in East Carbon City on Wednesday
Local time
1:59 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°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
4 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
2h 59m 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 East Carbon City, UT covers 141.3 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, Veterans Memorial Highway, SR 123. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.6 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 $22.39 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 141.3 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 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between West Valley City, UT and East Carbon City, UT, road signs point toward Las Vegas and Price.
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