Origin
West Valley City, UT
Morning in West Valley City on Thursday
Local time
9:31 AM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
80.8 mi
130 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Valley City, UT
Quang Vuong
Tremonton, UT
Mikhail Nilov
The drive from West Valley City, UT to Tremonton, UT covers 80.8 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, Belt Route, 3500 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 80.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 1h 29m drive with frequent turns across 80.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 0.6 miles in near SR 171 / 3500 South.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (SR 171 / 3500 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto SR 171 / 3500 South
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 215 / Belt Route
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 13: Tremonton, Garland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus; SR 13 / North 5200 West
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 62.5 mi | 1h 4m |
| Belt Route | 11.1 mi | 11m |
| 3500 South | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| North 5200 West | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 3650 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 4400 West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Atlas Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between West Valley City, UT and Tremonton, UT.
Start on Atlas Way
Turn right onto 3650 South
At end of road, turn left onto 4400 West
Turn right onto SR 171
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 215
Keep slight right at fork onto I 215
Merge onto I 15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
Take the exit
Turn right onto I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus; SR 13
Turn left onto I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus; SR 102
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.4 mi from West Valley City, UT · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 40.4 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 Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.5 miles.
The final approach into Tremonton, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.80 one way
$25.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $13.42 | $26.84 |
| premium | $4.53 | $14.41 | $28.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.84 | $35.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
| Efficient EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.31 | $5.17 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in West Valley City on Thursday
Local time
9:31 AM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Tremonton on Thursday
Local time
9:31 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
65°F
Farmington, UT
40 mi in
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
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.
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