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Trip from Payson, UT to West Valley City, UT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

58.3 mi

94 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Payson, UT

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West Valley City, UT

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Trip Overview

Spanning 58.5 miles, this journey from Payson to West Valley City is a straightforward trip across the Mountain West that typically takes about 59 minutes. Because the drive is relatively short, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $9 on fuel for the trip, making it an affordable option for your schedule. You will primarily navigate via Main Street, 100 North, and I-15 North as you transition between these Utah communities. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that favors efficiency over scenic detours, ideal for travelers who want to move between these two points quickly.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 43.8 mi 46m
Belt Route 5.8 mi 6m
3500 South 2.4 mi 4m
Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
3650 South 0.3 mi <1m
4400 West 0.2 mi <1m
Atlas Way <0.1 mi <1m
100 North <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 43.8 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Payson, UT and West Valley City, UT.

1

Start on this road

36 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Main Street

107 ft · 4 sec · Main Street
3

Turn right

177 ft · 15 sec
4

Turn right

158 ft · 12 sec
5

Turn right

48 ft · 5 sec
6

Turn right onto SR 198

206 ft · 10 sec · 100 North
7

Turn left onto SR 115

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
Use the left lane.
8

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
9

Merge onto I 15; US 6

44 mi · 46 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

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.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 215
12

Continue on this road

0.7 mi · 1 min · this road
Exit 298 Toward I 215
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 294C Toward I 215 West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto I 215

5.8 mi · 6 min · Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Exit 18B Toward SR 171 West: 3500 South Use the right lane.
16

Turn straight onto SR 171

2.4 mi · 4 min · 3500 South
Use the left lane.
17

Turn left onto 4400 West

0.2 mi · 32 sec · 4400 West
Use the left lane.
18

Turn right onto 3650 South

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 3650 South
19

Turn left onto Atlas Way

464 ft · 16 sec · Atlas Way
20

Arrive at destination

Atlas Way

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lehi, UT

29 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

Provo, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lehi, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Payson, 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 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 57.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

8
45 mi into trip | ~50m 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
48.5 mi into trip | ~54m 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
55 mi into trip | ~1h 1m 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
57.7 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | 4400 West

Turn left onto 4400 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.24 one way

$18.48 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $9.68 $19.37
premium $4.53 $10.40 $20.80
diesel $5.61 $12.87 $25.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.5 0 $6.12 $2.80
Efficient EV 14.6 0 $5.10 $2.33
EV Truck/SUV 23.3 0 $8.16 $3.73

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Payson, UT

Late night in Payson on Tuesday

Local time

3:24 AM

MDT

Current temp

23°F

Chance Snow Showers

NW 9 mph 38% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:36PM MDT until April 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:36PM MDT until April 17 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Destination

West Valley City, UT

Late night in West Valley City on Tuesday

Local time

3:24 AM

MDT

Current temp

29°F

Chance Snow Showers

NNW 9 mph 37% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:36PM MDT until April 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:36PM MDT until April 17 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

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

6 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 9m 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 as you transition from the smaller streets of Payson onto the major thoroughfares. Unlike a long-haul interstate cruise, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend your time navigating local roads rather than high-speed lanes. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest segment on Main Street is effectively zero miles before you transition to other surface roads. The character of the drive is defined by the constant adjustments required by local navigation. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience compared to a standard interstate trek, as you will be focusing on urban road transitions throughout the hour-long trip.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.8 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 early in the drive near Main Street.

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 58.3 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 45 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

4,677 ft 4,278 ft

Total Climb

306 ft

Total Descent

656 ft

Highest Point

4,677 ft

~37.5 mi in

Elevation Range

399 ft

Notable High Points

4,618 ft at ~20.8 miles +40 ft prominence
4,677 ft at ~37.5 miles +55 ft prominence

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 Payson, UT to West Valley City, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Route along the way.

Belt Route

45 mi in | ~50m

About the Cities

Starting in Payson, UT

Full guide →

Founded 1850

Top landmarks

  • • Payson Historic District — historic district in Utah, United States
  • • Payson Presbyterian Church — church building in Payson, Utah, United States
  • • Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center — historical school and museum in Payson, Utah, United States

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 9m. Total distance: 58.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 9m 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 43.8 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 45 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.5 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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