Origin
Uintah, UT
Night in Uintah on Saturday
Local time
9:08 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Uintah, 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
45m
Distance
35.4 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
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 35.4-mile drive from Uintah, UT to West Valley City, UT takes approximately 45 minutes and is a perfect day trip, requiring no overnight stops. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 62% of the journey on major roads like Legacy Parkway and US 89, plus a section of the Belt Route. With an estimated fuel cost of $6, this is an economical trip. You'll be traveling within the Mountain West region throughout, experiencing a straightforward journey between these two Utah locations. This straightforward drive is ideal for a quick commute or a short excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy Parkway | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| US 89 | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Belt Route | 9 mi | 9m |
| 3500 South | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| 3650 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 4400 West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 6550 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 2375 East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Legacy Parkway
— 11.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Uintah, UT and West Valley City, UT.
1
Start on 6550 South
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
6550 South
2
Continue on 2375 East
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
2375 East
3
Turn right onto US 89
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 89
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 394
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on SR 67
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Legacy Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 215
9.0 mi
·
9 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Uintah, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 34.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 89
Turn right onto US 89
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 394
5
23.2 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
32.2 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
34.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
4400 West
Turn left onto 4400 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.61 one way
$11.22 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Night in West Valley City on Saturday
Local time
9:08 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
13 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
45m 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 highway-focused drive for this trip, with 62% of the 35.4 miles on major thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.4 miles on Legacy Parkway, offering a good opportunity to settle in. The route incorporates parts of US 89 and the Belt Route, suggesting a mix of consistent highway speeds and potentially some more varied road conditions as you approach your destination. It’s not a winding scenic byway, but a functional drive designed for efficient travel.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on Legacy Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Legacy Parkway and US 89. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 89.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 35.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 89): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 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 45m. Total distance: 35.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 miles on Legacy Parkway. 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 0.4 miles (US 89): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 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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