How far is Blanding, UT from West Valley City, UT?

The driving distance from Blanding, UT to West Valley City, UT is about 308.1 miles (495.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.3 miles (404.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
308.15 mi
05h 09m
Flight
251.29 mi
404.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.29 mi
Kilometers
404.41 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.15 mi
Kilometers
495.92 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Valley City
Tue, May 26, 2:14 PM MDT
Return by in Blanding
Tue, May 26, 7:23 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blanding
2026-05-26T09:05
Arrive West Valley City
Tue, May 26, 2:14 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:42 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blanding
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Carbon City
UT

City in Carbon County, Utah, United States

From Blanding
153.9 mi
02h 34m
To West Valley City
154.3 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 22 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blanding and West Valley City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blanding and West Valley City.

  1. 1

    Start on South 100 West

    119 m · 19 sec · South 100 West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    1176 ft · 35 sec · West Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto North Grayson Parkway

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 37 min · North Grayson Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    29 mi · 34 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward I-70 West

    2377 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    23.4 mi · 22 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 191 North: Price, Salt Lake City

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    51.3 mi · 1 hr · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Highway Drive

    2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East US-6

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East US-6

  15. 15

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    1158 ft · 18 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1633 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    37.2 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 215

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on I 215

    1.1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 215 West

    1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Belt Route

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Belt Route

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 171 West: 3500 South

    1873 ft · 46 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto 3500 South

    2.4 mi · 5 min · 3500 South

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 4400 West

    1263 ft · 33 sec · 4400 West

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 3650 South

    1403 ft · 55 sec · 3650 South

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Atlas Way

    142 m · 16 sec · Atlas Way

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlas Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blanding and West Valley City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
172 mi · 56%
North Grayson Parkway
76.8 mi · 25%
Veterans Memorial Highway
37.2 mi · 12%
Belt Route
5.81 mi · 2%
East US-6
3.58 mi · 1%
SR 48
2.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Grayson Parkway

Turn straight onto North Grayson Parkway

76.8 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.8 mi
251.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Carbon City
02h 34m from Blanding
Leave By
6:42 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blanding and Mostly Cloudy near West Valley City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blanding to West Valley City?

The road trip is about 308.1 miles (495.9 km) and usually takes 05h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Carbon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.9 miles from Blanding and 154.3 miles from West Valley City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 251.3 miles (404.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:42 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.32 one way or $84.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blanding and Mostly Cloudy near West Valley City.

Stop Ideas Near East Carbon City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Carbon City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Carbon City.

RAIL

Helper

41 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Green River

65 mi away
250 South Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blanding and West Valley City. Straight-line distance: 251.29 mi (404.41 km).

Blanding

#1 Blanding

City in San Juan County, Utah, United States

Population3,556
Coordinates37.6243300, -109.4796600
Altitude1861
CountryUnited States
West Valley City

#2 West Valley City

The second most populous city in Utah.

Population135,248
Coordinates40.6916100, -112.0010500
Altitude1312
CountryUnited States
Start: South 100 West (-109.479817, 37.62433)
End: Atlas Way (-112.001182, 40.69161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.87 gal
41.16 L · about $42.32
Round trip
$84.63
21.74 gal · 82.32 L
Estimated CO2
96.6 kg one way
Round trip: 193.2 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $42.32 $84.63
Mid-grade $4.23 $45.99 $91.98
Premium $4.55 $49.45 $98.90
Diesel $5.41 $58.83 $117.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Blanding and West Valley City. The current time is 09:05:12.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.