Origin
West Valley City, UT
Late night in West Valley City on Sunday
Local time
4:13 AM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Valley City, UT to Elwood, 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 25m
Distance
78.1 mi
126 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
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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Elwood, UT
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Trip Overview
West Valley City to Elwood is 78.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Utah, moving from the Mountain West region to another part of the Mountain West. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating through towns than a straight highway cruise. It's a straightforward, same-day trip perfect for when you need to cover this specific distance efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 62.5 mi | 1h 4m |
| Belt Route | 11.1 mi | 11m |
| 3500 South | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| North 5200 West | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 3650 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 4400 West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Atlas Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 10000 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 62.5 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Valley City, UT and Elwood, UT.
1
Start on Atlas Way
464 ft
·
20 sec
·
Atlas Way
2
Turn right onto 3650 South
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
3650 South
3
At end of road, turn left onto 4400 West
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
4400 West
4
Turn right onto SR 171
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
3500 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 215 North
6
Merge onto I 215
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 215
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Route
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 15
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
52 mi
·
53 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 376
Toward SR 13: Tremonton, Garland
11
Turn right onto I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus; SR 13
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
North 5200 West
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto West 10000 North
130 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 10000 North
13
Arrive at destination
West 10000 North
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.1 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 Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.5 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 77.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 171 / 3500 South
Turn right onto SR 171 / 3500 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
12.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 215 / Belt Route
Keep slight right at fork onto I 215 / Belt Route
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
24.7 mi into trip
|
~30m 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.
6
77.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward SR 13: Tremonton, Garland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 376
Toward SR 13: Tremonton, Garland
6
77.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus; SR 13 / North 5200 West
Turn right onto I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus; SR 13 / North 5200 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.38 one way
$24.75 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $12.97 | $25.95 |
| premium | $4.53 | $13.93 | $27.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.24 | $34.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.20 | $3.75 |
| Efficient EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.93 | $5.00 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Elwood, UT
Late night in Elwood on Sunday
Local time
4:13 AM
MDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Farmington, UT
39 mi in
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
23 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
1h 25m 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 as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you won't be spending much time on high-speed highways, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 62.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a more consistent pace before transitioning to more local roads. Be prepared for a driving experience that involves frequent changes in direction and speed, typical of navigating through populated areas and smaller communities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.5 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.6 miles in near SR 171 / 3500 South.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.6 miles (SR 171 / 3500 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 78.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.5 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 Elwood, 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 0.6 miles (SR 171 / 3500 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Golden Spike National Historical Park and 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 Elwood, 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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