Origin
South Salt Lake, UT
Morning in South Salt Lake on Sunday
Local time
6:11 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South 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
14m
Distance
9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This quick 9-mile drive from South Salt Lake to West Valley City, Utah, will only take about 14 minutes, making it a breeze for any day trip. You'll be navigating a mix of main roads, including 2100 South Freeway and Bangerter Highway, with just under half the journey, 43%, being on highways. The fuel cost is estimated at a very low $1, and with no planned stops, this is a straightforward transit between two points within the Mountain West region. It’s the kind of short hop that doesn't require an overnight stay and allows for maximum flexibility in your day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2100 South Freeway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Bangerter Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| 3500 South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 3650 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 4400 West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Atlas Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
2100 South Freeway
— 3.8 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Salt Lake, UT and West Valley City, UT.
1
Start on US 89
92 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Street
2
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 West
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 123
Toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 123A
Toward SR 201 West: West Valley
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on SR 201
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
2100 South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 13
Toward SR 154: Bangerter Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Use the left / right lanes.
8
Merge onto SR 154
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bangerter Highway
Use the slight left lane.
9
Turn right onto SR 171
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
3500 South
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto 4400 West
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
4400 West
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto 3650 South
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
3650 South
12
Turn left onto Atlas Way
464 ft
·
16 sec
·
Atlas Way
13
Arrive at destination
Atlas Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 5.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 123
Toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West...
8
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 201 West: West Valley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 123A
Toward SR 201 West: West Valley
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward SR 154: Bangerter Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward SR 154: Bangerter Highway
7
5.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
5.4 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 slight left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.43 one way
$2.85 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.61 | $3.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.99 | $3.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
6:11 AM
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
15 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
14m 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 mixed drive on this route, blending freeway conditions with local road travel. You'll experience 3.8 miles of uninterrupted driving on the 2100 South Freeway, which offers a taste of faster travel. The overall highway share is 43%, meaning a significant portion of your 9-mile journey will involve navigating city streets and intersections. This drive isn't a monotonous stretch; it's a practical transition that offers a bit of both worlds as you move from one area to another.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on 2100 South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 14m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 South Salt Lake, UT to West Valley City, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Valley along the way.
Valley
0.5 mi in
|
~1m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on 2100 South Freeway. 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 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 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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