Origin
Canyon Rim, UT
Morning in Canyon Rim on Sunday
Local time
7:40 AM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canyon Rim, UT to West Valley City, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canyon Rim, UT
Andrew Kelly
West Valley City, UT
Quang Vuong
Trip Overview
This short 13.2-mile drive from Canyon Rim to West Valley City in Utah is easily manageable in about 20 minutes, making it ideal for a single day trip. With a minimal fuel cost of around $2, it's a budget-friendly option for local travel within the Mountain West region. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Fisher Lane and 2300 East before merging onto I-80 West for a brief period. Expect a turn-heavy experience rather than a straightforward highway cruise. Given its brevity, no overnight stays are necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2100 South Freeway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| Bangerter Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| 3500 South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 2300 East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 3650 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 4400 West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fisher Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
2100 South Freeway
— 3.8 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canyon Rim, UT and West Valley City, UT.
1
Start on this road
288 ft
·
26 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Fisher Lane
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Fisher Lane
3
Turn right onto 2300 East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
2300 East
4
At end of road, turn right
97 ft
·
1 sec
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 80 West
6
Merge onto I 80
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 123
Toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 123
Toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 123A
Toward SR 201 West: West Valley
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on SR 201
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
2100 South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 13
Toward SR 154: Bangerter Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Use the left / right lanes.
13
Merge onto SR 154
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bangerter Highway
Use the slight left lane.
14
Turn right onto SR 171
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
3500 South
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto 4400 West
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
4400 West
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto 3650 South
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
3650 South
17
Turn left onto Atlas Way
464 ft
·
16 sec
·
Atlas Way
18
Arrive at destination
Atlas Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 9.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
4.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley
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 123
Toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West...
9
4.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 123
Toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West...
8
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 201 West: West Valley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 123A
Toward SR 201 West: West Valley
7
9.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward SR 154: Bangerter Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward SR 154: Bangerter Highway
7
9.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.18 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.19 | $4.39 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.35 | $4.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Valley City, UT
Morning in West Valley City on Sunday
Local time
7:40 AM
MDT
Current temp
43°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
6 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
20m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive, as this route has a 0% highway share. The entirety of the 13.2 miles will keep you engaged with frequent directional changes on roads like Fisher Lane and 2300 East. There's no single 'longest stretch' to speak of, meaning you'll be navigating through neighborhood and city streets for the majority of the journey. This isn't a route for settling into a highway rhythm; instead, it's about navigating local infrastructure with consistent turns.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on 2100 South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 4.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 13.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Canyon Rim, UT to West Valley City, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Valley along the way.
Valley
4.2 mi in
|
~5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on 2100 South Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at West Valley City, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Valley City, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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