Drive Time
5h 42m
Distance
310.3 mi
499 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
The drive from West Valley City, UT to Kanab, UT covers 310.3 miles and takes about 5h 42m 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 $49.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
155.1 miles from West Valley City, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 42m drive with frequent turns across 310.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Valley City, UT to Kanab, 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 Kanab, 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 20: Panguitch, Kanab
Turn left
At the end of the road, turn right
Continue straight
Turn left onto Center Street
Keep slight right
Continue straight
Continue on 100 East
Arrive at your 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.
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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.1 miles or 2h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kanab, 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 310.3 miles and 5h 42m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 155.1 mi from West Valley City, UT · 2h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
155 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 155.1 miles from West Valley City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Kanab, 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 Kanab, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$49.17 one way
$98.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $51.69 | $103.38 |
| premium | $4.53 | $55.33 | $110.66 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $68.94 | $137.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.1 | 1 | $32.58 | $14.89 |
| Efficient EV | 77.6 | 0 | $27.15 | $12.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.1 | 1 | $43.44 | $19.86 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in West Valley City on Saturday
Local time
2:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Kanab on Saturday
Local time
2:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
35°F
Milford, UT
155 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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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