Origin
Midvale, UT
Morning in Midvale on Sunday
Local time
9:10 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midvale, 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
18m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midvale, UT
Harry Tucker
West Valley City, UT
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Trip Overview
This short 10.7-mile drive from Midvale to West Valley City in Utah is perfect for a quick trip, taking an estimated 18 minutes. With no highway driving, you'll stick to local roads like Bangerter Highway, 7800 South, and Center Street, making it a very manageable single-day adventure. The estimated fuel cost is a low $2, reflecting the minimal distance. This route is ideal if you're looking for a straightforward local transit within the Mountain West region. You won't need an overnight stay, and the quick duration offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bangerter Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| 7800 South | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Center Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 4100 South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Atlas Way | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 4400 West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Volta Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bangerter Highway
— 4.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midvale, UT and West Valley City, UT.
1
Start on Center Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Street
2
Continue on 7800 South
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
7800 South
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward SR 154 North
4
Merge onto SR 154
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Bangerter Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
6
Turn left onto 4100 South
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
4100 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto 4400 West
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
4400 West
8
Turn left onto Volta Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Volta Avenue
9
Turn right onto Atlas Way
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlas Way
10
Arrive at destination
Atlas Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 154 / Bangerter Highway
Merge onto SR 154 / Bangerter Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
9.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
4100 South
Turn left onto 4100 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
9.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
4400 West
Turn right onto 4400 West
Navigation decision point
5
10.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Volta Avenue
Turn left onto Volta Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Atlas Way
Turn right onto Atlas Way
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.70 one way
$3.39 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.78 | $3.55 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
9:10 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
21 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
18m 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 on this route, with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.4 miles along Bangerter Highway. This road profile means you'll be navigating city streets and local thoroughfares for the entirety of the journey. Be prepared for frequent intersections and traffic signals as you make your way through the urban landscape. The drive feels like a typical commute rather than an open road experience, requiring constant attention to your surroundings.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on Bangerter Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near SR 154 / Bangerter Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (SR 154 / Bangerter Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (4100 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (4400 West): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.4 miles on Bangerter Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 4.4 miles (SR 154 / Bangerter Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (4100 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (4400 West): Navigation decision point.
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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