Origin
North Salt Lake, UT
Night in North Salt Lake on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Salt Lake, 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
22m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Salt Lake, UT
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Trip Overview
This short 14.9-mile drive from North Salt Lake to West Valley City in Utah is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 22 minutes. You'll primarily be on local roads, with about a third of your journey on highways, making it a straightforward local transit. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this route is very budget-friendly for a quick hop within the Mountain West region. No overnight stays are needed, and with no designated stops, you can be flexible with your timing. This drive is ideal for local commuters or for those needing to move between these two Utah communities efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Route | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| 3500 South | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Center Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Highway 89 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Redwood Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 3650 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 4400 West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Atlas Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Route
— 9.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Salt Lake, UT and West Valley City, UT.
1
Start on 350 North
39 ft
·
8 sec
·
350 North
2
Turn right onto US 89
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Highway 89
3
Turn right onto Center Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Street
4
Turn left onto SR 68
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Redwood Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 215 South
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 215
9.4 mi
·
10 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 14.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn left onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 215 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 215 South
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m 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
11.8 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
14.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
4400 West
Turn left onto 4400 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.36 one way
$4.72 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
10:47 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
22m 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, characterized by navigating through urban and suburban areas. While there's a 33% highway share, much of your experience will be on surface streets like 3500 South and Center Street, interspersed with stretches of the Belt Route. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 9.4 miles on the Belt Route, offering a brief period of more consistent speed before you transition back to more frequent turns. This drive doesn't offer vast, sweeping vistas but rather a practical progression through the local landscape.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.4 mi on Belt Route.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near SR 68 / Redwood Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.6 miles (SR 68 / Redwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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 9.4 miles on Belt Route. 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 1.6 miles (SR 68 / Redwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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