Origin
White City, UT
Late night in White City on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from White City, UT to West Valley City, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
White City, UT
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West Valley City, UT
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Trip Overview
This short 16-mile drive from White City to West Valley City, Utah, is designed to take about 25 minutes, making it an ideal quick trip. You'll primarily navigate using local roads like Belt Route, 3500 South, and 700 East, with no highway driving involved. Given its brief duration and modest fuel cost of around $3, this route is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. The journey offers a straightforward local experience within the Mountain West region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Route | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| 3500 South | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| 700 East | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 9000 South | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Carnation Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 3650 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 4400 West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Violet Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Route
— 5.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White City, UT and West Valley City, UT.
1
Start on Violet Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Violet Drive
2
Turn right onto Carnation Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Carnation Drive
3
Turn right onto SR 71
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
700 East
4
Turn left onto SR 209
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
9000 South
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
1.8 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 215, SR 48: 7200 South, Belt Route
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 215
8
Continue on this road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 298
Toward I 215
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 294C
Toward I 215 West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 215
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 18B
Toward SR 171 West: 3500 South
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto SR 171
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
3500 South
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto 4400 West
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
4400 West
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto 3650 South
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
3650 South
15
Turn left onto Atlas Way
464 ft
·
16 sec
·
Atlas Way
16
Arrive at destination
Atlas Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 15.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 215, SR 48: 7200 South, Belt Route
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 215, SR 48: 7200 South, Belt Route
8
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 215 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 294C
Toward I 215 West
7
12.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward SR 171 West: 3500 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 18B
Toward SR 171 West: 3500 South
6
15.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
4400 West
Turn left onto 4400 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.54 one way
$5.07 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.85 | $5.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
West Valley City, UT
Late night in West Valley City on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, characterized by frequent intersections and changes in direction. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.8 miles along Belt Route, offering a brief period of more consistent travel. With a 0% highway share, this drive keeps you on city streets and local thoroughfares for its entirety. This means a more engaged driving experience, navigating through developed areas with a constant need for attention to traffic signals and local road conditions.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Belt Route.
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 3.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 16 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 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.
On the drive from White City, UT to West Valley City, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Route along the way.
Belt Route
3.5 mi in
|
~7m
About the Cities
Arriving in West Valley City, UT
Full guide →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 25m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
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 5.8 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 West Valley City, 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 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 West Valley City, 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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