Origin
Smithfield, UT
Afternoon in Smithfield on Sunday
Local time
2:21 PM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smithfield, 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 55m
Distance
96.6 mi
155 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smithfield, UT
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West Valley City, UT
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Trip Overview
This 96.6-mile drive from Smithfield, UT to West Valley City, UT is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes. You'll navigate a mix of roads, including Veterans Memorial Highway and US 89, with about 37% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $15, making it an economical option for exploring the Mountain West region. Given its relatively short duration and straightforward path, this route offers flexibility for departure and arrival times without the need for an overnight stop. It's a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently within Utah.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.3 miles from Smithfield, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 37.1 mi | 38m |
| US 89 | 23.7 mi | 28m |
| Legacy Parkway | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| Belt Route | 9 mi | 9m |
| 1000 West | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| 3500 South | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Airport Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 37.1 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield, UT and West Valley City, UT.
1
Start on US 91
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto SR 252
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Road
3
Turn left onto SR 252
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
1000 West
4
Turn right onto US 89; US 91
24 mi
·
28 min
·
US 89; US 91
5
Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 15 Business; I 84 Business
6
Merge onto I 15; I 84
21 mi
·
21 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 324
Toward Legacy Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on SR 67
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Legacy Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 215
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 18
Toward SR 171: 3500 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto SR 171
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
3500 South
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto 4400 West
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
4400 West
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto 3650 South
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
3650 South
15
Turn left onto Atlas Way
464 ft
·
16 sec
·
Atlas Way
16
Arrive at destination
Atlas Way
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 55-minute drive, departing in the morning or early afternoon is recommended to avoid potential rush hour traffic closer to West Valley City. Since there are no specified stops and the drive is under 100 miles, you have the flexibility to pause as needed or push through. Keep an eye on your fuel; at an estimated $15 cost, it's budget-friendly, but it's always wise to top off before you leave Smithfield. A specific tip for this route: be mindful of the 37.1-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway; ensure you're comfortable with that segment's conditions before setting out, as it's the longest continuous portion of the drive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.3 miles from Smithfield, UT, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.3 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Valley City, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Smithfield, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Smithfield, UT
This is one driving day of about 96.6 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Smithfield, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 37.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.3 miles from Smithfield, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 35.1 and 96 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
35.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
55.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
72.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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
93.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m 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
96 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
|
4400 West
Turn left onto 4400 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.31 one way
$30.62 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $16.05 | $32.09 |
| premium | $4.53 | $17.23 | $34.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.33 | $42.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29 | 0 | $10.14 | $4.64 |
| Efficient EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.45 | $3.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.52 | $6.18 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Afternoon in West Valley City on Sunday
Local time
2:21 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 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 55m 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?
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, offering a blend of highway cruising and more varied road conditions. While 37% of the route utilizes highways, you'll also encounter other road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 37.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, providing a solid segment of consistent travel. As you progress, you'll notice the landscape transition, moving from one area of the Mountain West to another. This route avoids being a monotonous interstate grind, offering a dynamic driving experience.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.1 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.1 miles in near I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 96.6 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 35.1 miles (I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 55m. Total distance: 96.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.1 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 35.1 miles (I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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