Origin
West Valley City, UT
Afternoon in West Valley City on Sunday
Local time
1:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Valley City, UT to Moab, UT
Drive Time
4h 36m
Distance
232.1 mi
373 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 23m
★
6 AM
4h 36m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 46m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 2m
8 PM
4h 28m
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
Moab, UT
James Lee
Trip Overview
The drive from West Valley City, UT to Moab, UT covers 232.1 miles and takes about 4h 36m 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 $36.78 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
116 miles from West Valley City, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 36m drive with frequent turns across 232.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Volta Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 36m 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 Moab, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| 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.
Longest stretch:
Volta Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Valley City, UT and Moab, 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
39 mi
·
41 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
16
Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Price
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 6 East: Price
17
Merge slight left onto US 6 East: Price
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 6 East: Price
18
Continue straight
3.7 mi
·
5 min
19
Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
20
Continue on State Street
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
State Street
21
Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
35 mi
·
42 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
22
Continue on West Highway Drive
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Highway Drive
23
Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
24
Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
76 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 191: Crescent Junction, Moab
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 191: Crescent Junction, Moab
26
Keep slight right to continue on Arches, Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Arches, Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands
27
Keep slight right to continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
28
Turn straight onto Main Street
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
29
Turn left onto Center Street
312 ft
·
20 sec
·
Center Street
30
Continue on Center Street
82 ft
·
8 sec
·
Center Street
31
Arrive at your destination
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 116 miles from West Valley City, UT, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116 miles or 2h 18m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moab, 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 232.1 miles and 4h 36m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 116 mi from West Valley City, UT · 2h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 116 miles from West Valley City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Moab, UT
The final approach into Moab, 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 Moab, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.78 one way
$73.56 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $38.66 | $77.32 |
| premium | $4.53 | $41.39 | $82.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.56 | $103.13 |
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: 81.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.6 | 0 | $24.37 | $11.14 |
| Efficient EV | 58 | 0 | $20.31 | $9.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.8 | 1 | $32.49 | $14.85 |
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.
Destination
Moab, UT
Afternoon in Moab on Sunday
Local time
1:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
45°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
1 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
4h 36m 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 Moab, UT covers 232.1 miles and takes about 4h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Volta Avenue, 4400 West, 4100 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 116 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 $36.78 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 straightforward 4h 36m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Valley City, UT to Moab, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Valley City, UT to Moab, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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