How far is Alpine, UT from West Valley City, UT?
The driving distance from Alpine, UT to West Valley City, UT is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpine and West Valley City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpine and West Valley City.
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Start on West Center Street
13 m · 6 sec · West Center Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2026 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Alpine Highway
39 m · 3 sec · South Alpine Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto South Alpine Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Alpine Highway
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Turn right onto Timpanogos Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Timpanogos Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
3.7 mi · 5 min · Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 215
1440 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 215
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 215 West
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Belt Route
5.8 mi · 6 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 171 West: 3500 South
1873 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto 3500 South
2.4 mi · 5 min · 3500 South
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Turn left onto 4400 West
1263 ft · 33 sec · 4400 West
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Turn right onto 3650 South
1403 ft · 55 sec · 3650 South
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Turn left onto Atlas Way
142 m · 16 sec · Atlas Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atlas Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpine and West Valley City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alpine and Sunny near West Valley City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpine to West Valley City?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Draper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Alpine and 15.8 miles from West Valley City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.32 one way or $8.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alpine and Sunny near West Valley City.
Stop Ideas Near Draper
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Draper.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpine and West Valley City. Straight-line distance: 20.21 mi (32.52 km).
#1 Alpine
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 10,495 |
| Coordinates | 40.4532800, -111.7779900 |
| Altitude | 1509 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Valley City
The second most populous city in Utah.
| Population | 135,248 |
| Coordinates | 40.6916100, -112.0010500 |
| Altitude | 1312 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlas Way (-112.001182, 40.69161)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.70 | $9.39 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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