Origin
West Valley City, UT
Night in West Valley City on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from West Valley City, UT to Carbonville, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
114.5 mi
184 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Valley City, UT
Quang Vuong
Carbonville, UT
Joseph Russo
Trip Overview
West Valley City to Carbonville is 114.5 miles and takes about 2 hours 20 minutes via Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, Veterans Memorial Highway, and US 6, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than a simple interstate cruise. It's a manageable single-day trip, perfect if you're looking for a relatively short drive with some navigation involved.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.3 miles from West Valley City, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 58.3 mi | 1h 10m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 39 mi | 41m |
| US 6 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Belt Route | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| 4700 South | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Carbonville Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 4100 South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
— 58.3 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Valley City, UT and Carbonville, 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
25 mi
·
30 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
22
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
23
Continue on North Carbonville Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Carbonville Road
24
Turn left onto North 1500 West
160 ft
·
6 sec
·
North 1500 West
25
Turn right onto North Mountain States Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Mountain States Road
26
Continue on West 1500 North
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West 1500 North
27
Turn right onto North 1100 West
501 ft
·
13 sec
·
North 1100 West
28
Continue on West 1300 North
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 1300 North
29
Arrive at destination
West 1300 North
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour 20-minute duration, starting your drive in West Valley City after morning rush hour allows for a relaxed arrival in Carbonville before evening. With only 114.5 miles, this is easily a same-day trip, offering flexibility for spontaneous stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer 58.3-mile stretch on the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, as services might be spaced out. Plan for more frequent brief stops as needed due to the turn-heavy nature of the drive.
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 57.3 miles from West Valley City, UT, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.3 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 25 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.3 miles or 1h 9m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carbonville, 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.
+
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 114.5 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from West Valley City, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway for about 58.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.3 miles from West Valley City, 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 49.2 — 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
7
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 15 South: 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.14 one way
$36.29 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $19.02 | $38.04 |
| premium | $4.53 | $20.43 | $40.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.28 | $50.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.02 | $5.50 |
| Efficient EV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.02 | $4.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.03 | $7.33 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Carbonville, UT
Night in Carbonville on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
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
12 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
2h 20m 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?
This route is characterized by frequent turns, giving it a local drive feel. While it has a 3 out of 3 highway share, indicating a significant portion is on main roads, the profile suggests a less predictable journey than a straight interstate. You'll encounter stretches on the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, including a continuous segment of 58.3 miles. The Veterans Memorial Highway and US 6 also feature, contributing to the varied road experience. Be prepared for a driving dynamic that requires more attention to navigation.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.3 mi on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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
10/10
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 114.5 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 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between West Valley City, UT and Carbonville, UT, road signs point toward Las Vegas and Price.
Las Vegas
7.9 mi in
|
~12m
Price
48.8 mi in
|
~57m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 114.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.3 miles on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric 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 Carbonville, 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. 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 8 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 Carbonville, 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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