Trip from West Valley City, UT to Price, UT

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

117.1 mi

188 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 13m ★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Price, UT, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from West Valley City, UT to Price, UT covers 117.1 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, Veterans Memorial Highway, US 6 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.6 miles on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.56 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

58.6 miles from West Valley City, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 23m drive with frequent turns across 117.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 61.6 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 2.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 117.1 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 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; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

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
8
48.8 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price

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 257B-A Toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main St...
8
49.2 mi into trip | ~58m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 6 East: Price

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Exit 257B Toward US 6 East: Price

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from West Valley City, UT to Price, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Las Vegas along the way.

Las Vegas

7.9 mi in | ~12m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway 61.6 mi 1h 14m
Veterans Memorial Highway 39 mi 41m
US 6 3.7 mi 5m
Belt Route 3.3 mi 3m
4700 South 1.4 mi 2m
4100 South 0.8 mi 1m
State Street 0.7 mi <1m
Bangerter Highway 0.7 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway — 61.6 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Valley City, UT and Price, 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
Use the none lane.
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 none / 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

39 mi · 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 257B-A Toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 257B Toward US 6 East: Price Use the straight lane.
17

Merge

0.2 mi · 15 sec
Toward US 6 East: Price
18

Continue on US 6

3.7 mi · 5 min · US 6
Use the left / none lanes.
19

Continue on US 6

33 mi · 39 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the none lane.
20

Continue on US 6

0.7 mi · 57 sec · State Street
21

Continue on US 6

28 mi · 34 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the none lane.
22

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
23

Turn left onto US 6 Bus; SR 55

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West 100 North
24

Turn left onto North Carbonville Road

0.1 mi · 14 sec · North Carbonville Road
25

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
26

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

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 58.6 miles from West Valley City, UT, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.6 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 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58.6 miles or 1h 10m 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 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Price, 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 117.1 miles and 2h 23m.

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 Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway for about 61.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 58.6 mi from West Valley City, UT · 1h 10m into the drive

Downtown Payson, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Payson, UT

59 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.

Payson, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.6 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 Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.6 miles.

Arriving in Price, UT

The final approach into Price, 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 Price, 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

$18.56 one way

$37.11 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $19.51 $39.01
premium $4.53 $20.88 $41.76
diesel $5.64 $26.02 $52.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.1 0 $12.30 $5.62
Efficient EV 29.3 0 $10.25 $4.68
EV Truck/SUV 46.8 0 $16.39 $7.49

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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 3 days ago

Origin

West Valley City, UT

Afternoon in West Valley City on Sunday

Local time

4:39 PM

MDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Price, UT

Afternoon in Price on Sunday

Local time

4:39 PM

MDT

Current temp

37°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

9 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

2h 23m 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 Price, UT covers 117.1 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, Veterans Memorial Highway, US 6. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.6 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 $18.56 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 117.1 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 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; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from West Valley City, UT to Price, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Las Vegas along the way.

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