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
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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 SouthUse 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 8Toward SR 152 North: 2000 EastUse 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
$2.30 one way
$4.61 round trip
$4.47/gal25.4 MPG avg5 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.67
$2.41
$4.82
premium
$4.99
$2.57
$5.15
diesel
$5.35
$2.76
$5.52
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, 2026-06-01.
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 May 16, 2026
Origin
West Valley City, UT
Afternoon
in West Valley City on Wednesday
Local time
2:04 PM
MDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
NW 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 1:40AM MDT until May 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued May 15 at 10:45PM MDT until May 16 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Fardown Estates, UT
Afternoon
in Fardown Estates on Wednesday
Local time
2:04 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Clear
ESE 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 1:40AM MDT until May 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued May 15 at 10:45PM MDT until May 16 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 cooler 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.
More Details
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 Effort8/10
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 ft4,285 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.
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 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.
