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Trip from West Valley City, UT to Parowan, UT

Drive Time

3h 56m

Distance

230.5 mi

371 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

9 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 44m ★
6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 22m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 3m
3 PM
4h 7m
5 PM
4h 21m
8 PM
3h 49m

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

Quang Vuong

Downtown Parowan, UT, UT

Parowan, UT

Denys Mikhalevych

Trip Overview

Spanning 230.5 miles across the Mountain West, this trip from West Valley City to Parowan typically takes about 3 hours and 56 minutes. Because the total duration is under four hours, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate via Veterans Memorial Highway, the Belt Route, and 4700 South to reach your destination. Budget approximately $37 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Since both cities are located within the Mountain West region, you will experience a consistent high-desert atmosphere throughout the drive. It is a straightforward, manageable trek that works well for travelers looking for a direct path between these two Utah locations.

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

115.3 miles from West Valley City, UT

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

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for a 219.2-mile uninterrupted stretch. Because the road lacks a high percentage of interstate travel, you should prepare for a more involved driving experience with frequent turns. The character of the road shifts as you transition away from the city streets of West Valley City toward the more localized infrastructure leading into Parowan. Staying attentive is key, as the technical nature of these local roads requires more focus than a standard highway route.

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.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 219.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

6,583 ft 4,306 ft

Total Climb

4,000 ft

Total Descent

2,292 ft

Highest Point

6,583 ft

~182.5 mi in

Elevation Range

2,277 ft

Notable High Points

4,649 ft at ~19.2 miles +84 ft prominence
4,567 ft at ~38.4 miles +2 ft prominence
5,327 ft at ~96.1 miles +180 ft prominence
5,709 ft at ~124.9 miles +424 ft prominence
6,583 ft at ~182.5 miles +568 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 16 significant decision points across 230.5 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 16 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 219.2 mi 3h 37m
Belt Route 3.3 mi 3m
4700 South 1.4 mi 2m
North Main Street 1.2 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 — 219.2 mi, about 3h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

219 mi · 3 hr 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
15

Take the exit slight right toward SR 274: Parowan

0.3 mi · 44 sec · SR 274: Parowan
16

Turn left onto North Main Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
17

Turn right onto West Center Street

112 ft · 7 sec · West Center Street
18

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the total travel time of nearly four hours, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Leaving early in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential congestion on the local roads that make up this trip. Since you are not sticking to major interstates, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge and don't push your limits between stations, even though the $37 budget is based on average consumption. Use the flexibility of this shorter drive to pace yourself, as you aren't constrained by a long-haul schedule. My best tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the transition points between 4700 South and the Veterans Memorial Highway before you head out, as these turns are central to your navigation.

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 115.3 miles from West Valley City, UT, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 219.2 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 115.3 miles or 2h 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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parowan, 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 230.5 miles and 3h 56m.

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 219.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 115.3 mi from West Valley City, UT · 2h into the drive

Downtown Payson, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Payson, UT

115 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 115.3 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 219.2 miles.

Arriving in Parowan, UT

The final approach into Parowan, 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 Parowan, 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...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour $12 near mile 31.8
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...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour $10 near mile 230.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.53 one way

$73.05 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 81 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $38.40 $76.79
premium $4.53 $41.10 $82.20
diesel $5.64 $51.21 $102.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 80.6 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 LV3-01

West Valley City, UT

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

KEN GARFF WVF LV3-02

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 $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 69.1 0 $24.20 $11.06
Efficient EV 57.6 0 $20.17 $9.22
EV Truck/SUV 92.2 1 $32.27 $14.75

Gas CO2

81 kg

EV CO2

27 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 3 days 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

Parowan, UT

Late night in Parowan on Monday

Local time

2:36 AM

MDT

Current temp

39°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

3h 56m 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 Parowan, UT covers 230.5 miles and takes about 3h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Belt Route, 4700 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 115.3 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 $36.53 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 230.5 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 Parowan, 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 6,583 ft elevation with about 4,000 ft of total climbing. There are 5 notable high points along the way.

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