Origin
West Valley City, UT
Evening in West Valley City on Thursday
Local time
7:58 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Valley City, UT to West Mountain, UT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
59.4 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
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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West Mountain, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Valley City, UT to West Mountain, UT covers 59.4 miles and takes about 1h 11m 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, Belt Route, 9600 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 59.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 59.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 46 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 0.9 miles in near 4100 South.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.4 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 pointsThese 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
55.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward SR 115: Payson, Main St
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 250
Toward SR 115: Payson, Main St
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from West Valley City, UT to West Mountain, 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 | 46 mi | 48m |
| Belt Route | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| 9600 South | 3 mi | 5m |
| 4700 South | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 4100 South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bangerter Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Atlas Way | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South 5600 West Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 46 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Valley City, UT and West Mountain, 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
46 mi
·
48 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 250
Toward SR 115: Payson, Main St
16
Turn sharp right onto SR 115
392 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn left onto 9600 South
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
9600 South
18
Turn right onto SR 147
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South 5600 West Street
19
Arrive at destination
SR 147
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.7 mi from West Valley City, UT · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from West Valley City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Mountain, UT
The final approach into West Mountain, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.41 one way
$18.83 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.60 | $21.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.11 | $26.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.32 | $3.80 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
West Mountain, UT
Evening in West Mountain on Thursday
Local time
7:58 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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
1h 11m 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 West Mountain, UT covers 59.4 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Belt Route, 9600 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.7 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 $9.41 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.4 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 West Mountain, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Las Vegas along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
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