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Trip from West Valley City, UT to Huntington, UT

Drive Time

2h 53m

Distance

138.2 mi

222 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

9 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 42m ★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 47m

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

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Downtown West Valley City, UT, UT

West Valley City, UT

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Downtown Huntington, UT, UT

Huntington, UT

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Trip Overview

Spanning 138.2 miles through Utah’s Mountain West, this trip from West Valley City to Huntington is a straightforward journey that typically takes 2 hours and 53 minutes. You will primarily navigate via the Veterans Memorial Highway, South Carbon Avenue, and the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. Because the total travel time is under three hours, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Expect to spend approximately $22 on fuel for the trip. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick change of scenery, the manageable duration makes this an accessible trek for any driver.

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

69.1 miles from West Valley City, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your focus as you transition between different road types. While you will spend some time on highways, these routes only account for about 3% of your total travel time, placing the emphasis on local roads. You will find your longest stretch of continuous driving on the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, which covers 63 miles of the trip. The road personality shifts from busy urban corridors to more localized, winding paths. You should be prepared for a drive that requires more active steering than a standard interstate cruise.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 63 miles.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

7,474 ft 4,306 ft

Total Climb

3,703 ft

Total Descent

2,217 ft

Highest Point

7,474 ft

~86.4 mi in

Elevation Range

3,168 ft

Notable High Points

4,610 ft at ~23 miles +48 ft prominence
4,622 ft at ~34.5 miles +53 ft prominence
7,474 ft at ~86.4 miles +241 ft prominence
5,957 ft at ~132.4 miles +127 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 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 18 significant decision points across 138.2 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 18 key points

These 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 | ~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 Along This Route

Between West Valley City, UT and Huntington, 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 63 mi 1h 15m
Veterans Memorial Highway 39 mi 41m
South Carbon Avenue 20.8 mi 30m
US 6 3.7 mi 5m
Belt Route 3.3 mi 3m
4700 South 1.4 mi 2m
4100 South 0.8 mi 1m
State Street 0.7 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway — 63 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

39 mi · 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
15

Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price

0.4 mi · 52 sec · US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
16

Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Price

0.2 mi · 24 sec · US 6 East: Price
17

Merge slight left onto US 6 East: Price

0.2 mi · 16 sec · US 6 East: Price
18

Continue straight

3.7 mi · 5 min
19

Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

33 mi · 39 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
20

Continue on State Street

0.7 mi · 58 sec · State Street
21

Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

30 mi · 36 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
22

Take the exit slight right

0.4 mi · 54 sec
23

Turn right onto South Carbon Avenue

21 mi · 30 min · South Carbon Avenue
24

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip with one planned stop, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $22 estimated cost is based on current averages and can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Because the route is turn-heavy, try to plan your single stop at a point that allows you to stretch your legs after the longest 63-mile stretch on the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. Staying alert through the transition from the Veterans Memorial Highway to local roads will ensure a smoother arrival in Huntington. Taking your time through the turns will make the nearly three-hour duration feel much more manageable.

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 69.1 miles from West Valley City, UT, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63 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 69.1 miles or 1h 23m 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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntington, 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 138.2 miles and 2h 53m.

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 63 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69.1 mi from West Valley City, UT · 1h 23m into the drive

Downtown Payson, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Payson, UT

69 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

Payson, 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 69.1 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 Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63 miles.

Arriving in Huntington, UT

The final approach into Huntington, 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 Huntington, UT.

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...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour $12 near mile 28.6
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.90 one way

$43.80 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $23.02 $46.04
premium $4.53 $24.64 $49.28
diesel $5.64 $30.70 $61.41

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: 48.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

West Valley City, UT

Tesla

20 DCFC

Tesla Service Center South Salt Lake City - Tesla Supercharger

South Salt Lake City, UT

Tesla

10 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: 2 eVgo Network: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.5 0 $14.51 $6.63
Efficient EV 34.6 0 $12.09 $5.53
EV Truck/SUV 55.3 0 $19.35 $8.84

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

West Valley City, UT

Late night in West Valley City on Monday

Local time

2:36 AM

MDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huntington, UT

Late night in Huntington on Monday

Local time

2:36 AM

MDT

Current temp

32°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

WSW 8 to 17 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 9:47PM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

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

14 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 53m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Huntington, UT covers 138.2 miles and takes about 2h 53m 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, South Carbon Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.1 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 $21.90 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 18 significant decision points across 138.2 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 Huntington, UT, road signs point toward Las Vegas and Price.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs. The route ranges from 4,306 ft to 7,474 ft elevation with about 3,703 ft of total climbing. There are 4 notable high points along the way.

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