Origin
West Valley City, UT
Late night in West Valley City on Friday
Local time
2:18 AM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Valley City, UT to Blanding, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 8m
Distance
306.7 mi
494 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 55m
★
6 AM
6h 8m
8 AM
6h 34m
10 AM
6h 17m
12 PM
6h 15m
3 PM
6h 18m
5 PM
6h 32m
8 PM
6h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Valley City, UT
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Blanding, UT
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Trip Overview
West Valley City, UT to Blanding, UT is 306.7 miles and takes about 6h 8m via Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, with a fuel budget near $52 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, offering a straightforward path through Utah. The drive is predominantly on surface roads, so expect a more relaxed pace compared to a pure interstate experience. With only one recommended stop and a single day of driving, this route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
153.3 miles from West Valley City, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 146.1 mi | 2h 48m |
| Main Street | 76.8 mi | 1h 36m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 39 mi | 41m |
| US 191 | 27.2 mi | 31m |
| US 6 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Belt Route | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| 4700 South | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
— 146.1 mi, about 2h 48m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 348 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~7,658 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~333 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
23×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 79 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Valley City, UT and Blanding, UT.
1
Start on Atlas Way
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlas Way
2
Turn left onto Volta Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Volta Avenue
3
Turn right onto 4400 West
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
4400 West
4
Turn left onto 4100 South
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
4100 South
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn right onto SR 154
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Bangerter Highway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
222 ft
·
8 sec
Use the slight left lane.
8
Turn left onto 4700 South
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
4700 South
9
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 215 South
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 215
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
426 ft
·
5 sec
Exit 12
Toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
14
Merge onto I 15
39 mi
·
41 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 257B-A
Toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 257B
Toward US 6 East: Price
Use the straight lane.
17
Merge
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Toward US 6 East: Price
18
Continue on US 6
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 6
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on US 6
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
20
Continue on US 6
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
State Street
21
Continue on US 6
35 mi
·
42 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
22
Continue on US 6; US 191
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Highway Drive
23
Continue on US 6; US 191
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
24
Continue on US 6; US 191
76 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the straight lane.
25
Take the exit onto US 191
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 191
Exit 182
Toward US 191: Crescent Junction, Moab
26
Keep slight right at fork onto US 191
27 mi
·
31 min
·
US 191
Toward Arches, Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands
Use the left lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 191
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
28
Turn straight onto US 191
77 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
Main Street
29
Continue on US 191
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Center Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
30
Turn left onto South 100 West
389 ft
·
17 sec
·
South 100 West
31
Arrive at destination
South 100 West
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour drive time, starting early in West Valley City is a good idea to maximize daylight. The route has only one recommended stop, but you can add more as needed, especially since most of it is on surface roads. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $52 estimate is based on the total mileage and current fuel prices. The longest stretch without a significant break is over 146 miles, so be sure to fill up before embarking on that segment. This is a manageable one-day trip, so you have flexibility in your timing and stopovers.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 153.3 miles from West Valley City, UT, or about 3h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 146.1 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 67 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.3 miles or 3h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blanding, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Valley City, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Valley City, UT
This is one driving day of about 306.7 miles and 6h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from West Valley City, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway for about 146.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
153 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 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 153.3 miles from West Valley City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 146.1 miles.
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 205 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 200.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
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 12
Toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
8
48.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
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 257B-A
Toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main St...
8
49.2 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 6 East: Price
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Exit 257B
Toward US 6 East: Price
8
200.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 56m in
|
US 191
Keep slight right at fork onto US 191 toward Arches, Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Arches, Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.19 one way
$106.38 round trip
$4.41/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $55.63 | $111.26 |
| premium | $4.95 | $59.77 | $119.54 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $67.61 | $135.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92 | 1 | $32.20 | $14.72 |
| Efficient EV | 76.7 | 0 | $26.84 | $12.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122.7 | 1 | $42.94 | $19.63 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Blanding, UT
Late night in Blanding on Friday
Local time
2:18 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°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
1 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
6h 8m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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.
Arches National Park
National Park
Discover a landscape of contrasting colors, land forms, and textures unlike any other. The park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive rock fins, and giant balance...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$30
near mile 222.1
Caution: No Wood or Charcoal Fires Allowed - Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in Effect
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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
$12
near mile 31.7
View on nps.gov
Canyonlands National Park
National Park
Canyonlands is a wilderness of canyons, buttes, and spires carved by the Colorado River and Green River. The park is divided into four distinct districts; no roads join them together. The districts sh...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
$30
near mile 253.8
View on nps.gov
Natural Bridges National Monument
National Monument
Three majestic natural bridges invite you to ponder the power of water in a landscape usually defined by its absence. View them from an overlook, or hit the trails and experience their grandeur from b...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
$20
near mile 306.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a low highway share of only 10%, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a main road is 146.1 miles along the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. After that section, you'll transition to Main Street and Veterans Memorial Highway, which are primarily surface roads. Expect to encounter more local traffic and potentially slower speeds as you navigate through towns and less direct routes.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 146.1 mi on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric 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 2.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 306.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
7,406 ft
4,262 ft
Total Climb
6,348 ft
Total Descent
4,543 ft
Highest Point
7,406 ft
~87.6 mi in
Elevation Range
3,144 ft
Notable High Points
4,667 ft at ~21.9 miles
+166 ft prominence
7,406 ft at ~87.6 miles
+1,594 ft prominence
4,714 ft at ~197.1 miles
+286 ft prominence
7,058 ft at ~284.8 miles
+946 ft prominence
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.
Between West Valley City, UT and Blanding, UT, road signs point toward Price, Moab, Arches, Dead Horse Point and Canyonlands.
Price
48.8 mi in
|
~57m
Moab
200.2 mi in
|
~3h 55m
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via US 191
Arches
200.5 mi in
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~3h 56m
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via US 191
Dead Horse Point
200.5 mi in
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~3h 56m
|
via US 191
Canyonlands
200.5 mi in
|
~3h 56m
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via US 191
About the Cities
Starting in West Valley City, UT
Full guide →Founded 1980
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 6h 8m. Total distance: 306.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 8m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 146.1 miles on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Blanding, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Arches National Park, Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Canyonlands National Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Blanding, UT before the return drive.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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