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Trip from West Valley City, UT to Salina, UT

Drive Time

2h 42m

Distance

147.4 mi

237 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 32m ★
6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m

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

West Valley City, UT

Quang Vuong

Downtown Salina, UT, UT

Salina, UT

Julia Volk

Trip Overview

The drive from West Valley City, UT to Salina, UT covers 147.4 miles and takes about 2h 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, State Street, Belt Route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 108.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.36 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

73.7 miles from West Valley City, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 42m drive with frequent turns across 147.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 108.5 miles.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

5,034 ft 4,581 ft

Total Climb

453 ft

Total Descent

0 ft

Highest Point

5,034 ft

~67.6 mi in

Elevation Range

453 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 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 147.4 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 17 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
119.3 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in | US 50 / State Street

Turn right onto US 50 / State Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Along This Route

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

Las Vegas

7.9 mi in | ~12m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 108.5 mi 1h 48m
State Street 27.3 mi 33m
Belt Route 3.3 mi 3m
4700 South 1.4 mi 2m
Main Street 0.8 mi 1m
4100 South 0.8 mi 1m
Bangerter Highway 0.7 mi <1m
US 50 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 108.5 mi, about 1h 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

108 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 29 sec
Exit 188 Toward US 50 East: Scipio
16

Turn left onto US 50

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 50
17

Turn right onto US 50

27 mi · 33 min · State Street
Use the right lane.
18

Continue on US 50; SR 24

161 ft · 8 sec · Main Street
19

Continue on US 50; SR 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
20

Turn left onto US 89

52 ft · 1 sec · State Street
Use the left lane.
21

Arrive at destination

US 89

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.7 miles from West Valley City, UT, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.5 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 73.7 miles or 1h 20m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salina, 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 147.4 miles and 2h 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 108.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 73.7 mi from West Valley City, UT · 1h 20m into the drive

Downtown Provo, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Provo, UT

74 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 73.7 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 108.5 miles.

Arriving in Salina, UT

The final approach into Salina, 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 Salina, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.36 one way

$46.72 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $24.55 $49.11
premium $4.53 $26.28 $52.56
diesel $5.64 $32.75 $65.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.2 0 $15.48 $7.08
Efficient EV 36.9 0 $12.90 $5.90
EV Truck/SUV 59 0 $20.64 $9.43

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (67% 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 12 hours ago

Origin

West Valley City, UT

Afternoon in West Valley City on Sunday

Local time

3:08 PM

MDT

Current temp

49°F

Partly Cloudy

SSE 9 to 13 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 11 at 9:51PM MDT until April 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 11 at 9:51PM MDT until April 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Destination

Salina, UT

Afternoon in Salina on Sunday

Local time

3:08 PM

MDT

Current temp

34°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

15 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 42m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Salina, UT covers 147.4 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, State Street, Belt Route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.7 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 $23.36 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 147.4 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.
On the drive from West Valley City, UT to Salina, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Las Vegas along the way.

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