Trip from West Valley City, UT to Benson, UT

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

96.7 mi

156 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 47m ★

6 AM

1h 56m

8 AM

2h 13m

10 AM

2h 2m

12 PM

2h 0m

3 PM

2h 3m

5 PM

2h 12m

8 PM

1h 51m

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

The drive from West Valley City, UT to Benson, UT covers 96.7 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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, US 89, Belt Route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.32 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

48.3 miles from West Valley City, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 96.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 20 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 48.1 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 0.1 miles in near 3650 South.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 96.7 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 0.1 miles (3650 South): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (4400 West): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 171 / 3500 South): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 3650 South

Turn right onto 3650 South

Navigation decision point

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | 4400 West

At end of road, turn left onto 4400 West

Navigation decision point

0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 171 / 3500 South

Turn right onto SR 171 / 3500 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

12.1 mi into trip | ~16m in | I 215 / Belt Route

Keep slight right at fork onto I 215 / Belt Route

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

24.7 mi into trip | ~30m in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway	48.1 mi	50m
US 89	18.9 mi	22m
Belt Route	11.1 mi	11m
1000 West	5.6 mi	8m
1100 South	4.5 mi	5m
3500 South	2.2 mi	4m
Airport Road	2.1 mi	3m
3000 North	1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 48.1 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Atlas Way

464 ft · 20 sec · Atlas Way

Turn right onto 3650 South

0.3 mi · 52 sec · 3650 South

At end of road, turn left onto 4400 West

0.2 mi · 35 sec · 4400 West

Turn right onto SR 171

2.2 mi · 4 min · 3500 South

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 215 North

Merge onto I 215

8.6 mi · 9 min · Belt Route

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 215

2.4 mi · 2 min · Belt Route

Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 15

10 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

38 mi · 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business

0.2 mi · 21 sec · I 15 Business; I 84 Business

Toward US 91

Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 15 Business; I 84 Business

Merge onto US 91; I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus

4.5 mi · 5 min · 1100 South

Continue on US 89; US 91

19 mi · 22 min · US 89; US 91

Turn left onto SR 252

5.6 mi · 8 min · 1000 West

At end of road, turn left onto Airport Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Airport Road

Continue on 3400 North

0.7 mi · 1 min · 3400 North

At end of road, turn left onto 3000 West

0.2 mi · 31 sec · 3000 West

Continue on 3200 North

0.5 mi · 1 min · 3200 North

Turn right onto 3000 North

1.0 mi · 2 min · 3000 North

Arrive at destination

3000 North

Trip Plan

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 48.3 miles from West Valley City, UT, or about 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.1 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 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.3 miles or 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Benson, UT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 96.7 miles and 1h 55m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 48.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.3 mi from West Valley City, UT · 55m into the drive

city in and county seat of Weber County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ogden, UT

48 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.

Popular next leg

Ogden, UT to Benson, UT

54.5 mi · 1h 8m

Pacing Suggestions

Logan, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ogden, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.3 miles from West Valley City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Benson, UT

The final approach into Benson, 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 Benson, 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

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...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour $12 near mile 3.3

Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave

View on nps.gov

Golden Spike National Historical Park

National Historical Park

One of the greatest technological achievements of the 19th century is the completion of the first transcontinental railroad across the United States. Visitors to the park can see the location of the L...

27 mi from route ~66 min detour $20 near mile 63.3

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.32 one way

$30.65 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$16.06	$32.12
premium	$4.53	$17.25	$34.50
diesel	$5.61	$21.35	$42.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	29	$10.15	$4.64
Efficient EV	24.2	$8.46	$3.87
EV Truck/SUV	38.7	$13.54	$6.19

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 8 hours ago

Origin

West Valley City, UT

Night in West Valley City on Tuesday

Local time

9:15 PM

MDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Benson, UT

Night in Benson on Tuesday

Local time

9:15 PM

MDT

Current temp

58°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

12 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 55m 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 Benson, UT covers 96.7 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, US 89, Belt Route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 48.3 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 $15.32 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.

The route from West Valley City, UT to Benson, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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