Origin
Farr West, UT
Late night in Farr West on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farr West, 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
58m
Distance
48.6 mi
78 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farr West, UT
Ken Cheung
West Valley City, UT
Quang Vuong
Trip Overview
Spanning 48.7 miles through the Mountain West, this trip from Farr West to West Valley City is a straightforward commute that typically takes about 51 minutes. Since the entire distance is easily manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics. Budgeting around $7 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way journey. You will primarily utilize I-15 South and the Veterans Memorial Highway to make your way between these two Utah cities. Because the drive is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a quick, practical transit rather than a multi-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 21.9 mi | 23m |
| Legacy Parkway | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| Belt Route | 9 mi | 9m |
| 3500 South | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| 2000 West | 2 mi | 3m |
| 3650 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 4400 West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Atlas Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 21.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farr West, UT and West Valley City, UT.
1
Start on SR 126
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
2000 West
2
Turn left onto Pioneer Road
287 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pioneer Road
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Salt Lake City
4
Merge onto I 15; I 84
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 324
Toward Legacy Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on SR 67
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Legacy Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 215
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 18
Toward SR 171: 3500 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto SR 171
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
3500 South
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto 4400 West
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
4400 West
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto 3650 South
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
3650 South
13
Turn left onto Atlas Way
464 ft
·
16 sec
·
Atlas Way
14
Arrive at destination
Atlas Way
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Farr West, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 48 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Salt Lake City
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Salt Lake City
6
7.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Legacy Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 324
Toward Legacy Parkway
7
45.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward SR 171: 3500 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 18
Toward SR 171: 3500 South
6
48 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
4400 West
Turn left onto 4400 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.70 one way
$15.40 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.07 | $16.15 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Late night in West Valley City on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
MDT
Current temp
49°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
16 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
58m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the region. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route requires you to be mindful of frequent transitions, particularly when navigating Pioneer Road. Because there are no stretches of uninterrupted highway driving, you won't find yourself cruising for long periods without needing to adjust your course. The road's personality is defined by its local character rather than high-speed highway segments, making it a more engaged driving experience. You will spend your time moving through the local infrastructure rather than settling into a long-distance highway rhythm.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.9 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 2 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 48.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 48.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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