Origin
Mapleton, UT
Late night in Mapleton on Tuesday
Local time
3:36 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mapleton, 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
1h 5m
Distance
53.5 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mapleton, UT
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West Valley City, UT
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Trip Overview
This 53.5-mile drive from Mapleton to West Valley City, Utah, is a straightforward 1-hour and 5-minute trip that's perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with Veterans Memorial Highway and Belt Route being key segments. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $8, this route is budget-friendly for a quick journey within the Mountain West region. Its turn-heavy nature suggests you'll be actively engaged with the road, making it a dynamic local experience rather than a passive highway cruise. Given the short duration and manageable distance, no overnight stay is necessary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 34.7 mi | 37m |
| Belt Route | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| 3500 South | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| 400 South | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Maple Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| 1600 West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 34.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mapleton, UT and West Valley City, UT.
1
Start on Maple Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
2
Turn right onto US 89
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
1600 West
3
Continue on US 89
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
4
Continue on US 89
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto SR 77
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
400 South
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
7
Merge onto I 15
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 294A-C
Toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 215
10
Continue on this road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 298
Toward I 215
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 294C
Toward I 215 West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 215
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 18B
Toward SR 171 West: 3500 South
Use the right lane.
14
Turn straight onto SR 171
2.4 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
27 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
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 135 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 53 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 77 / 400 South
Turn left onto SR 77 / 400 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
40.2 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
43.8 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
50.2 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
6
53 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
4400 West
Turn left onto 4400 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.48 one way
$16.96 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.89 | $17.77 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.54 | $19.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Late night in West Valley City on Tuesday
Local time
3:36 AM
MDT
Current temp
29°F
Chance Snow Showers
NNW 9 mph
37% chance
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
35 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 5m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 on this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 34.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a sustained period of navigation before transitioning. This journey emphasizes local road engagement rather than high-speed travel. As you progress, the road will likely present a series of intersections and changes in speed limits, requiring your constant attention. It's a drive where you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a steady cruise.
Only 0% 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: 34.7 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 3.4 miles in near SR 77 / 400 South.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 3.4 miles (SR 77 / 400 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mapleton, UT to West Valley City, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Route along the way.
Belt Route
40.2 mi in
|
~46m
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 1h 5m. Total distance: 53.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m 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 34.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 3.4 miles (SR 77 / 400 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.8 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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