Origin
Highland, UT
Morning in Highland on Sunday
Local time
6:20 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Highland, 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
13m
Distance
6.5 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland, UT
Sandra Seitamaa
West Valley City, UT
Quang Vuong
Trip Overview
Highland, UT to West Valley City, UT is 6.5 miles and takes about 13 minutes via 3500 South, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. Expect a straightforward local drive that's more about navigating city streets than covering long distances. It's a quick trip, perfect for a same-day journey with minimal planning needed. Consider this route when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 3500 South | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| 3100 South | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 8400 West | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 4800 West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 3650 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Atlas Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 9050 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
3500 South
— 4.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland, UT and West Valley City, UT.
1
Start on 9050 West
233 ft
·
13 sec
·
9050 West
2
Turn left onto 3100 South
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
3100 South
3
Turn right onto SR 111
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
8400 West
4
Turn left onto SR 171
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
3500 South
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto 4800 West
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
4800 West
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto 3650 South
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
3650 South
7
Turn right onto Atlas Way
464 ft
·
16 sec
·
Atlas Way
8
Arrive at destination
Atlas Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
3100 South
Turn left onto 3100 South
Navigation decision point
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 171 / 3500 South
Turn left onto SR 171 / 3500 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
4800 West
Turn right onto 4800 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
3650 South
Turn left onto 3650 South
Navigation decision point
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Atlas Way
Turn right onto Atlas Way
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.03 one way
$2.06 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.16 | $2.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
6:20 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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with no highway segments, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 6.5 miles. The longest stretch you'll encounter without a turn is about 4.5 miles along 3500 South. Be prepared for frequent intersections and traffic lights as you traverse through local neighborhoods and commercial areas. The drive is primarily on roads like 3500 South, 3100 South, and 8400 West, offering a consistent local feel throughout.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on 3500 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 3100 South.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (3100 South): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (SR 171 / 3500 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (4800 West): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 6.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on 3500 South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (3100 South): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (SR 171 / 3500 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (4800 West): 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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