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Trip from West Valley City, UT to Fardown Estates, UT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

20m

Distance

13.1 mi

21 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown West Valley City, UT, UT

West Valley City, UT

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Downtown Fardown Estates, UT, UT

Fardown Estates, UT

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Trip Overview

West Valley City, UT to Fardown Estates, UT is 13.1 miles and takes about 20m via Belt Route, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region, traversing Utah for its entirety. Given its brief nature and local road profile, this route is best suited for a quick, straightforward journey without the need for an overnight stay. Expect a straightforward drive with minimal time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Belt Route 7 mi 7m
4700 South 1.4 mi 2m
4100 South 0.8 mi 1m
Bangerter Highway 0.7 mi <1m
Highland Drive 0.5 mi <1m
Atlas Way 0.4 mi 1m
South Highland Drive 0.2 mi <1m
4400 West 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Belt Route — 7 mi, about 7m

Traffic on I-215

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~4,935 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~214 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

23.1×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 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 Fardown Estates, 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

7.0 mi · 7 min · Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Exit 8 Toward SR 152 North: 2000 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

254 ft · 13 sec
Toward SR 152 North: 2000 East, Murray, Holladay
13

Turn left onto SR 152

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Highland Drive
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14

Continue on SR 152

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Van Winkle Expressway
15

Turn right onto South Highland Drive

0.2 mi · 29 sec · South Highland Drive
16

Turn right onto Fardown Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Fardown Avenue
17

Turn right onto La Tour Street

386 ft · 17 sec · La Tour Street
18

Arrive at destination

La Tour Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | 4100 South

Turn left onto 4100 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
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.
7
11.6 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward SR 152 North: 2000 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 8 Toward SR 152 North: 2000 East
6
11.9 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 152 North: 2000 East, Murray, Holladay

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SR 152 North: 2000 East, Murray, Hollada...
6
12 mi into trip | ~17m in | SR 152 / Highland Drive

Turn left onto SR 152 / Highland Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.04 one way

$4.08 round trip

$3.96/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.17 $2.15 $4.30
premium $4.47 $2.31 $4.61
diesel $4.80 $2.47 $4.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.9 0 $1.38 $0.63
Efficient EV 3.3 0 $1.15 $0.52
EV Truck/SUV 5.2 0 $1.83 $0.84

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 Jul 8, 2026

Origin

West Valley City, UT

Late night in West Valley City on Sunday

Local time

1:07 AM

MDT

Current temp

96°F

Sunny

SSW 3 to 7 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued July 7 at 10:43PM MDT until July 8 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued July 7 at 10:43PM MDT until July 8 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Destination

Fardown Estates, UT

Late night in Fardown Estates on Sunday

Local time

1:07 AM

MDT

Current temp

98°F

Sunny

SW 5 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued July 7 at 10:43PM MDT until July 8 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued July 7 at 10:43PM MDT until July 8 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

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

2 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

20m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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'll be navigating a series of turns and intersections rather than long, open stretches. With a 100% highway share, it's primarily composed of local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7 miles on Belt Route. This driving personality suggests a need for constant attention to navigation and road conditions, as the landscape is less about expansive views and more about efficient movement through developed areas.

Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on Belt Route.

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 0.9 miles in near 4100 South.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 13.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (4100 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

4,459 ft 4,285 ft

Total Climb

336 ft

Total Descent

202 ft

Highest Point

4,459 ft

~12.1 mi in

Elevation Range

174 ft

Notable High Points

4,363 ft at ~0.9 miles +6 ft prominence
4,427 ft at ~2.8 miles +64 ft prominence
4,395 ft at ~5.6 miles +35 ft prominence
4,459 ft at ~12.1 miles +20 ft prominence

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 Fardown Estates, UT, road signs point toward Murray and Holladay.

Murray

11.9 mi in | ~17m

Holladay

11.9 mi in | ~17m

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 20m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

20m 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 7 miles on Belt Route. 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 Fardown Estates, 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 0.9 miles (4100 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Fardown Estates, 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, 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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