Origin
West Valley City, UT
Afternoon in West Valley City on Sunday
Local time
3:11 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Valley City, UT to Orem, UT
Drive Time
45m
Distance
39.4 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
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6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Valley City, UT
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Orem, UT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from West Valley City to Orem, expect a straightforward 39.4-mile journey through the Mountain West. This drive typically takes about 45 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate entirely via local roads, including Volta Avenue, 4400 West, and 4100 South, rather than hopping on the interstate. Budgeting around $6 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for this transit. Because the route is short and focused on local surface streets, it offers a practical way to connect these two Utah cities without the typical stress of heavy highway traffic.
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
19.7 miles from West Valley City, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Since this route maintains a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets for the entire 39.4-mile duration. The longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Volta Avenue, meaning you should be prepared for frequent intersections and changing road conditions. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this path requires your full attention as you transition between various local thoroughfares. It is a functional, no-frills experience that prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed travel.
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.
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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from West Valley City, UT to Orem, UT is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Valley City, UT to Orem, 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 Orem, 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
25 mi
·
27 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward SR 52: 800 North
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
SR 52: 800 North
16
Keep slight left to continue on SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance
17
Continue on Canyon Parkway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Canyon Parkway
18
Turn right onto State Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
19
Turn uturn onto State Street
394 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 45-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the drive in one day without needing to plan for intermediate stops. To ensure a smooth experience, keep a close eye on your navigation as you move between 4400 West and 4100 South, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can be easy to miscalculate. Because the drive is so efficient, you can save your energy for your destination rather than worrying about mid-trip fatigue. A handy tip for this specific route is to double-check your turn-by-turn directions before leaving West Valley City, as navigating local surface streets requires more precision than staying on a single highway.
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 19.7 miles from West Valley City, UT, or about 22m 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 39.4 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.7 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orem, 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 39.4 miles and 45m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from West Valley City, UT · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from West Valley City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Orem, UT
The final approach into Orem, 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 Orem, 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
$6.24 one way
$12.49 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $6.56 | $13.13 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.03 | $14.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.75 | $17.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Orem, UT
Afternoon in Orem on Sunday
Local time
3:11 PM
MDT
Current temp
41°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
5 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
45m 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 Orem, UT covers 39.4 miles and takes about 45m 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 19.7 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 $6.24 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 drive from West Valley City, UT to Orem, UT is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Valley City, UT to Orem, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Valley City, UT to Orem, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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