Origin
Kaysville, UT
Morning in Kaysville on Sunday
Local time
7:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kaysville, 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
37m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kaysville, UT
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West Valley City, UT
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 28-mile drive from Kaysville to West Valley City, Utah, is easily manageable in under an hour, making it a perfect day trip. You'll spend about 37 minutes on the road, with a modest fuel cost estimated at $4. The route primarily utilizes Legacy Parkway and the Belt Route, offering a mixed driving experience as you traverse the Mountain West region within Utah. With no planned stops and a short distance, this journey is ideal for a quick transition between locations without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy Parkway | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| Belt Route | 9 mi | 9m |
| 3500 South | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| US 89 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 3650 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 4400 West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Atlas Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Legacy Parkway
— 11.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kaysville, UT and West Valley City, UT.
1
Start on SR 273
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto US 89
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 89
Use the slight right lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 394
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on SR 67
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Legacy Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 215
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 18
Toward SR 171: 3500 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto SR 171
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
3500 South
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto 4400 West
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
4400 West
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto 3650 South
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
3650 South
11
Turn left onto Atlas Way
464 ft
·
16 sec
·
Atlas Way
12
Arrive at destination
Atlas Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 27.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 89
Merge onto US 89
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 394
7
24.9 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
27.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
4400 West
Turn left onto 4400 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.44 one way
$8.87 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
7:25 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
4 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
37m 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 mixed drive on this 28-mile route, with approximately 45% of it on highways. Your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving will be 11.4 miles along Legacy Parkway, offering a consistent pace. The journey transitions between faster highway sections and potentially more varied local road segments as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience different driving dynamics without a significant shift in scenery or road type.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on Legacy Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 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 9 decision points packed into just 28 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (US 89): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 28 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 miles on Legacy Parkway. 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 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (US 89): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 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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