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Trip from West Valley City, UT to Kanab, UT

Drive Time

5h 42m

Distance

310.3 mi

499 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 29m ★
6 AM
5h 43m
8 AM
6h 9m
10 AM
5h 52m
12 PM
5h 49m
3 PM
5h 53m
5 PM
6h 8m
8 PM
5h 35m

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

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Downtown Kanab, UT, UT

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Trip Overview

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 Veterans Memorial Highway, US 89, SR 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 202.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 42m drive with frequent turns across 310.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 202.5 miles.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

7,619 ft 4,306 ft

Total Climb

3,314 ft

Total Descent

0 ft

Highest Point

7,619 ft

~221.6 mi in

Elevation Range

3,314 ft

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 0.9 miles in near 4100 South.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 310.3 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 0.9 miles (4100 South): Lane positioning matters here; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

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
6
212.2 mi into trip | ~3h 37m in

Take the exit toward SR 20: Panguitch, Kanab

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 95 Toward SR 20: Panguitch, Kanab

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 202.5 mi 3h 21m
US 89 70.4 mi 1h 30m
SR 20 20.5 mi 24m
Center Street 6.8 mi 8m
Belt Route 3.3 mi 3m
4700 South 1.4 mi 2m
4100 South 0.8 mi 1m
Bangerter Highway 0.7 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 202.5 mi, about 3h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Atlas Way

0.4 mi · 1 min · Atlas Way
2

Turn left onto Volta Avenue

0.2 mi · 41 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
Use the straight / left lanes.
5

Turn right onto SR 154

0.7 mi · 50 sec · Bangerter Highway
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

222 ft · 8 sec
Use the slight left lane.
8

Turn left onto 4700 South

1.4 mi · 2 min · 4700 South
9

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 215 South Use the right lane.
10

Merge onto I 215

3.3 mi · 3 min · Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

426 ft · 5 sec
Exit 12 Toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork

1.1 mi · 2 min
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
14

Merge onto I 15

202 mi · 3 hr 21 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 95 Toward SR 20: Panguitch, Kanab
16

Turn left onto SR 20

20 mi · 24 min · SR 20
17

At end of road, turn right onto US 89

9.2 mi · 10 min · US 89
18

Continue on US 89

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 89
19

Turn left onto US 89

6.8 mi · 8 min · Center Street
Use the left lane.
20

Keep slight right at fork onto US 89

23 mi · 28 min · US 89
21

Continue on US 89

37 mi · 49 min · US 89
22

Continue on US 89

190 ft · 5 sec · 100 East
23

Arrive at destination

US 89

Trip Plan

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 155.1 miles from West Valley City, UT, or about 2h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 202.5 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 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 155.1 miles or 2h 40m 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 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kanab, 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 310.3 miles and 5h 42m.

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 202.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 155.1 mi from West Valley City, UT · 2h 40m into the drive

Downtown Milford, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Milford, UT

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Payson, UT

Fuel and coffee

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

Nibley, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 155.1 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 Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 202.5 miles.

Arriving in Kanab, UT

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.

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 32.1
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
View on nps.gov
Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park

National Park

Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on Earth. Situated along a high plateau at the top of the Grand Staircase, the park's...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour $35 near mile 256.8
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...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour $10 near mile 267.5
View on nps.gov
Zion National Park

Zion National Park

National Park

Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience the tall, stretching walls...

21 mi from route ~53 min detour $35 near mile 288.9
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.17 one way

$98.34 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 109 kg CO2
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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

West Valley City, UT

Afternoon in West Valley City on Sunday

Local time

3:19 PM

MDT

Current temp

67°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 20 to 23 mph 54% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 2:04PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 10:37AM MDT until April 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Destination

Kanab, UT

Afternoon in Kanab on Sunday

Local time

3:19 PM

MDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

27 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

5h 42m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Kanab, UT covers 310.3 miles and takes about 5h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, US 89, SR 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 155.1 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 $49.17 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 310.3 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 0.9 miles (4100 South): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
The route from West Valley City, UT to Kanab, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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