Origin
Hooper, UT
Morning in Hooper on Tuesday
Local time
7:50 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hooper, UT to West Valley City, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
43 mi
69 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hooper, UT
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West Valley City, UT
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Trip Overview
This 43-mile drive from Hooper to West Valley City, Utah, is a straightforward 56-minute journey within the Mountain West region. Designed as a single-day trip, it's an easy excursion that won't require an overnight stay. Expect to spend around $7 on fuel for this route. The drive primarily utilizes local roads, offering a hands-on experience of the area's infrastructure. It's a practical option for those needing to connect these two points efficiently in Utah.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Davis Corridor | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| Legacy Parkway | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Belt Route | 9 mi | 9m |
| 3500 South | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| 4500 West | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| SR 193 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 5000 West | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 5900 West | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Davis Corridor
— 15.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hooper, UT and West Valley City, UT.
1
Start on SR 97
95 ft
·
9 sec
·
5500 South
2
Turn left onto SR 37
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
5900 West
3
Continue on SR 37
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
5000 West
4
Turn straight onto SR 37
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
1800 North
5
Turn right onto SR 110
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
4500 West
6
Turn left onto SR 193
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 193
7
Turn right onto West Davis Corridor
16 mi
·
18 min
·
West Davis Corridor
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 1B
Toward SR 67 South
9
Merge onto SR 67
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Legacy Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 215
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 18
Toward SR 171: 3500 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto SR 171
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
3500 South
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto 4400 West
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
4400 West
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto 3650 South
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
3650 South
15
Turn left onto Atlas Way
464 ft
·
16 sec
·
Atlas Way
16
Arrive at destination
Atlas Way
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Hooper, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 20.9 and 42.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
20.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 67 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1B
Toward SR 67 South
5
21.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
SR 67 / Legacy Parkway
Merge onto SR 67 / Legacy Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
30.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
I 215 / Belt Route
Merge onto I 215 / Belt Route
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
39.9 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
42.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
4400 West
Turn left onto 4400 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.81 one way
$13.63 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.67 | $15.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Valley City, UT
Morning in West Valley City on Tuesday
Local time
7:50 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Farmington, UT
22 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
56m 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 by its turn-heavy local drive profile, meaning you'll be navigating through various city streets and connectors. Only 25% of this journey is on highways, with the bulk of the mileage on the West Davis Corridor and Legacy Parkway. Your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving will be 15.6 miles on the West Davis Corridor. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in speed and direction as you transition between different road types and local traffic patterns.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on West Davis Corridor.
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 20.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 43 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.3 miles (SR 67 / Legacy Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.9 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,306 ft
4,218 ft
Total Climb
107 ft
Total Descent
44 ft
Highest Point
4,306 ft
~43 mi in
Elevation Range
88 ft
Notable High Points
4,252 ft at ~6.1 miles
+12 ft prominence
4,224 ft at ~21.5 miles
+4 ft prominence
4,228 ft at ~30.7 miles
+2 ft prominence
About the Cities
Arriving in West Valley City, UT
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 43 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m 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 15.6 miles on West Davis Corridor. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 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.
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 20.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.3 miles (SR 67 / Legacy Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.9 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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