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Trip from Springville, 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

Distance

50.5 mi

81 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 56m ★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m

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

city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Springville, UT

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Downtown West Valley City, UT, UT

West Valley City, UT

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Trip Overview

Spanning 50.5 miles across the Mountain West, this trip from Springville to West Valley City is an efficient journey that typically takes about one hour. You will navigate primarily via the Veterans Memorial Highway, the Belt Route, and 3500 South to reach your destination. Because the total duration is so short, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. Budgeting roughly $8 for fuel should comfortably cover your travel costs. It is a straightforward, practical connection between these two Utah cities that prioritizes utility over leisure.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 34.7 mi 37m
Belt Route 5.8 mi 6m
3500 South 2.4 mi 4m
400 South 1.8 mi 2m
Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
3650 South 0.3 mi <1m
4400 West 0.2 mi <1m
Atlas Way <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 34.7 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 89

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto SR 77

1.8 mi · 2 min · 400 South
Use the right lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
4

Merge onto I 15

35 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

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.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 215
7

Continue on this road

0.7 mi · 1 min · this road
Exit 298 Toward I 215
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 294C Toward I 215 West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 215

5.8 mi · 6 min · Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Exit 18B Toward SR 171 West: 3500 South Use the right lane.
11

Turn straight onto SR 171

2.4 mi · 4 min · 3500 South
Use the left lane.
12

Turn left onto 4400 West

0.2 mi · 32 sec · 4400 West
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto 3650 South

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 3650 South
14

Turn left onto Atlas Way

464 ft · 16 sec · Atlas Way
15

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

25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lehi, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Springville, 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 49.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 77 / 400 South

Turn right onto SR 77 / 400 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
8
37.2 mi into trip | ~41m 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
40.7 mi into trip | ~45m 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
47.2 mi into trip | ~53m 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
49.9 mi into trip | ~58m in | 4400 West

Turn left onto 4400 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.00 one way

$16.00 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $8.39 $16.78
premium $4.53 $9.01 $18.02
diesel $5.61 $11.15 $22.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.1 0 $5.30 $2.42
Efficient EV 12.6 0 $4.42 $2.02
EV Truck/SUV 20.2 0 $7.07 $3.23

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Springville, UT

Late night in Springville on Sunday

Local time

5:53 AM

MDT

Current temp

61°F

Chance Rain Showers

WNW 7 mph 42% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 13 at 11:16AM MDT until April 15 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 13 at 10:33AM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Destination

West Valley City, UT

Late night in West Valley City on Sunday

Local time

5:53 AM

MDT

Current temp

58°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

NNW 10 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 13 at 11:16AM MDT until April 15 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 13 at 10:33AM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM 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

3 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

1h 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 rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features no highway-exclusive stretches. You will spend the longest uninterrupted portion of your trip covering 34.7 miles along the Veterans Memorial Highway. The road dynamics shift as you transition from the highway segments into the local streets of West Valley City. Be prepared to navigate multiple turns, as the character of the drive is defined by local road connectivity rather than long, high-speed highway miles.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.7 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 around 0.3 miles in near SR 77 / 400 South.

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 50.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.3 miles (SR 77 / 400 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

4,777 ft 4,284 ft

Total Climb

417 ft

Total Descent

692 ft

Highest Point

4,777 ft

~28.8 mi in

Elevation Range

493 ft

Notable High Points

4,643 ft at ~14.4 miles +76 ft prominence
4,777 ft at ~28.8 miles +188 ft prominence
4,382 ft at ~43.3 miles +13 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 Springville, UT to West Valley City, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Route along the way.

Belt Route

37.2 mi in | ~41m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 50.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 34.7 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 0.3 miles (SR 77 / 400 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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