This 80.4-mile journey from Wellsville, UT to West Valley City, UT is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via Center Street and Veterans Memorial Highway, eventually merging onto Legacy Parkway. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $13, this drive is an accessible option for a quick trip within the Mountain West region. Its turn-heavy local drive profile suggests a route that keeps you engaged without the monotony of long highway stretches. Since there are no planned overnight stops, you can expect a straightforward, efficient transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.2 miles from Wellsville, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
37.1 mi
38m
US 89
16.9 mi
20m
Legacy Parkway
11.4 mi
13m
Belt Route
9 mi
9m
3500 South
2.3 mi
4m
Center Street
1.6 mi
3m
I 15 Business
0.4 mi
<1m
3650 South
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 37.1 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellsville, UT and West Valley City, UT.
1
Start on SR 101
148 ft·9 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 23
1.6 mi·3 min·Center Street
3
Turn right onto US 89; US 91
17 mi·20 min·US 89; US 91
4
Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
0.4 mi·40 sec·I 15 Business; I 84 Business
5
Merge onto I 15; I 84
21 mi·21 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
16 mi·17 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi·54 sec
Exit 324Toward Legacy ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on SR 67
11 mi·13 min·Legacy Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 215
9.0 mi·9 min·Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 18Toward SR 171: 3500 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto SR 171
2.3 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
Trip Plan
Given its short duration of just over 1.5 hours, this 80.4-mile drive offers plenty of flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, but consider the $13 fuel cost and plan your fill-up accordingly, perhaps before you leave Wellsville. Since there are no designated stops and the drive is relatively brief, you can choose to make spontaneous pauses for breaks or refreshments as needed. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to local speed limits, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests frequent changes and potential for speed traps.
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 40.2 miles from Wellsville, UT, or about 46m 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 18 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.2 miles or 46m 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 17m
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 Wellsville, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wellsville, UT
This is one driving day of about 80.4 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Wellsville, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 18.9 and 79.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
18.9 mi into trip|~24m 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
39.6 mi into trip|~45m 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
56 mi into trip|~1h 3m 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
77.2 mi into trip|~1h 26m 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
79.8 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|4400 West
Turn left onto 4400 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.74 one way
$25.48 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$13.35
$26.71
premium
$4.53
$14.34
$28.68
diesel
$5.61
$17.75
$35.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.1
0
$8.44
$3.86
Efficient EV
20.1
0
$7.04
$3.22
EV Truck/SUV
32.2
0
$11.26
$5.15
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Wellsville, UT
Morning
in Wellsville on Sunday
Local time
10:33 AM
MDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
West Valley City, UT
Morning
in West Valley City on Sunday
Local time
10:33 AM
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
14 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 33m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
$12
near mile 77.6
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
One of the greatest technological achievements of the 19th century is the completion of the first transcontinental railroad across the United States. Visitors to the park can see the location of the L...
26 mi from route
~66 min detour
$20
near mile 19.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 80.4-mile trip, with a highway share of 0%. This means you'll be traversing roads that require more frequent adjustments and attention, rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. The absence of long, uninterrupted stretches signifies a route composed of shorter segments, likely involving numerous intersections and varying speed limits. You won't encounter long periods of monotonous driving; instead, the drive will feel more dynamic as you progress through different local environments.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 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 18.9 miles in near I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.4 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 18.9 miles (I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 80.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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 18.9 miles (I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Golden Spike National Historical Park. 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.
