Origin
Liberty, UT
Night in Liberty on Saturday
Local time
10:41 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Liberty, 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
1h 20m
Distance
60.1 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Liberty, UT
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West Valley City, UT
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Trip Overview
Spanning 61.7 miles across the Mountain West, this trip from Liberty to West Valley City is a straightforward one-day excursion. You should budget approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes of travel time, making it an efficient connection between these two Utah locations. With a modest fuel cost of about $10, it is an economical route that requires no overnight stops. Because the drive is relatively short, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are commuting or heading to the city for the day, the simplicity of this path makes it a very manageable undertaking.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 24.6 mi | 26m |
| Legacy Parkway | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| Belt Route | 9 mi | 9m |
| North Ogden Canyon Road | 4.6 mi | 10m |
| 3500 South | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| 2700 North | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| 2600 North | 2 mi | 4m |
| 4100 North | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 24.6 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty, UT and West Valley City, UT.
1
Start on 4100 North
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
4100 North
2
Continue on North Ogden Canyon Road
4.6 mi
·
10 min
·
North Ogden Canyon Road
3
Continue on East 3100 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 3100 North
4
Turn left onto North 1050 East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1050 East
5
Turn right onto 2600 North
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
2600 North
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on SR 134
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
2700 North
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Ogden
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 15; I 84
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 324
Toward Legacy Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on SR 67
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Legacy Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 215
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 18
Toward SR 171: 3500 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto SR 171
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
3500 South
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto 4400 West
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
4400 West
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto 3650 South
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
3650 South
17
Turn left onto Atlas Way
464 ft
·
16 sec
·
Atlas Way
18
Arrive at destination
Atlas Way
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Liberty, 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 6.7 and 57 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
2600 North
Turn right onto 2600 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
10.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Ogden
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Ogden
6
19.4 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
35.8 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
57 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.52 one way
$19.05 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $9.98 | $19.97 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.85 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Night in West Valley City on Saturday
Local time
10:41 PM
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
13 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
1h 20m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate a series of local roads, starting with North Ogden Canyon Road before transitioning onto East 3100 North and North 1050 East. Because the entire 61.7-mile journey consists of local streets, you should stay alert for frequent turns and changing road conditions. The nature of this drive requires your full attention behind the wheel compared to a standard high-speed highway stretch. It is a practical, ground-level look at the local landscape as you move between these two areas.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.6 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 6.7 miles in near 2600 North.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles (2600 North): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 60.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m 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 24.6 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 6.7 miles (2600 North): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): 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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