Hildale, UT to West Valley City, UT is 313.5 miles and takes about 5h 28m via Veterans Memorial Highway and SR 59, with a fuel budget near $51 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, primarily within Utah. Expect a route that largely utilizes surface roads, making for a more grounded travel experience compared to interstate cruising. It's a straightforward trip, suitable for a single day of driving if you prefer to get to your destination efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
156.8 miles from Hildale, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
267.6 mi
4h 22m
SR 59
21.8 mi
27m
Belt Route
5.8 mi
6m
Toquerville Parkway
4.8 mi
7m
East State Street
3.5 mi
6m
3500 South
2.4 mi
4m
East Utah Avenue
1.9 mi
4m
3650 South
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 267.6 mi, about 4h 22m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 226 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,372 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~252 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hildale, UT and West Valley City, UT.
1
Start on East Utah Avenue
1.9 mi·4 min·East Utah Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 59
22 mi·27 min·SR 59
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on South 100 East
525 ft·18 sec·South 100 East
4
Turn right onto SR 9
3.5 mi·6 min·East State Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on SR 17
0.2 mi·16 sec·Toquer Boulevard
6
Continue on SR 17
4.8 mi·7 min·Toquerville Parkway
7
Turn slight right
433 ft·15 sec
Toward I 15 North
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 15 North
9
Merge onto I 15
268 mi·4 hr 22 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
2.6 mi·2 min
Exit 294A-CToward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt RouteUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·24 sec
Toward I 215
12
Continue on this road
0.7 mi·1 min·this road
Exit 298Toward I 215
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 294CToward I 215 WestUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 215
5.8 mi·6 min·Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Exit 18BToward SR 171 West: 3500 SouthUse the right lane.
16
Turn straight onto SR 171
2.4 mi·4 min·3500 South
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto 4400 West
0.2 mi·32 sec·4400 West
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto 3650 South
0.3 mi·54 sec·3650 South
19
Turn left onto Atlas Way
464 ft·16 sec·Atlas Way
20
Arrive at destination
Atlas Way
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 28m estimated drive time, departing in the morning will give you plenty of flexibility. While you can complete this trip in one day, the route's reliance on surface roads means you might encounter unexpected delays, so factoring in a little extra time is wise. With only one recommended stop and a relatively low fuel cost of around $51, planning your fuel and rest breaks should be straightforward. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 267.6-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway, as services might be less frequent than on major interstates.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 156.8 miles from Hildale, UT, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 267.6 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 69 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.8 miles or 2h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Valley City, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hildale, 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 Hildale, UT
This is one driving day of about 313.5 miles and 5h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Hildale, 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 267.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 310.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.9 mi into trip|~4m in|SR 59
At end of road, turn right onto SR 59
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
23.8 mi into trip|~32m in|SR 9 / East State Street
Turn right onto SR 9 / East State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
300.2 mi into trip|~5h 9m in
Take the exit toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
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 294A-C
Toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
8
303.8 mi into trip|~5h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 215 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 294C
Toward I 215 West
7
310.2 mi into trip|~5h 21m in
Take the exit toward SR 171 West: 3500 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 18B
Toward SR 171 West: 3500 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.11 one way
$110.22 round trip
$4.47/gal25.4 MPG avg110 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.67
$57.63
$115.25
premium
$4.99
$61.59
$123.18
diesel
$5.35
$66.03
$132.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
94.1
1
$32.92
$15.05
Efficient EV
78.4
0
$27.43
$12.54
EV Truck/SUV
125.4
1
$43.89
$20.06
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 as of Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Hildale, UT
Afternoon
in Hildale on Wednesday
Local time
1:06 PM
MDT
Current temp
52°F
Clear
NNE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
West Valley City, UT
Afternoon
in West Valley City on Wednesday
Local time
1:06 PM
MDT
Current temp
51°F
Partly Cloudy
W 2 mph10% chanceLive 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
1 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
5h 28m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$12
near mile 281.1
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of w...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
$10
near mile 75.7
Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience the tall, stretching walls...
15 mi from route
~36 min detour
$35
near mile 43.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly surface roads, with only 8% on highways. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on local roads, with the longest stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway measuring 267.6 miles. Expect to encounter more frequent intersections and lower speed limits as you transition away from the limited highway sections. The profile suggests a driving experience characterized by navigating through towns and varied terrain rather than high-speed travel.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 267.6 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 1.9 miles in near SR 59.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 313.5 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 1.9 miles (SR 59): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles (SR 9 / East State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 300.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Colorado City is a city of 4,900 people (2018) straddling the Utah/Arizona border, although most of the city is on the Arizona side. The Utah portion is known as Hildale.
Colorado City is the largest and best-known polygamist community in the United States, and there are few facilities for travelers.
West Valley City is a city of 113,000 near Salt Lake City in the Wasatch Range. Although it is Utah's second largest city, it is a suburb of the capital and has little to offer a traveler. On the other hand, West Valley City is home to the most diverse community in Utah, with approximately 45% of the residents being immigrants from Vietnam, Mexico, Pacific Islanders and others. Tourists may want to try to come to WVC to eat various ethic dishes in West Valley City.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 28m. Total distance: 313.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 267.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 20 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (SR 59): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles (SR 9 / East State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 300.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Cedar Breaks National Monument and Zion National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at West Valley City, UT before the return drive.
