How far is East Carbon City, UT from West Valley City, UT?
The driving distance from East Carbon City, UT to West Valley City, UT is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Carbon City and West Valley City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Carbon City and West Valley City.
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Start on Berkley Avenue
700 ft · 35 sec · Berkley Avenue
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Turn left onto Wilkins Street
73 m · 13 sec · Wilkins Street
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Turn right onto Grassy Trail Drive
58 m · 8 sec · Grassy Trail Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Grassy Trail Drive
1571 ft · 1 min · Grassy Trail Drive
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Turn slight right onto Whitmore Drive
17 m · 8 sec · Whitmore Drive
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Turn left onto Grassy Trail Drive
109 m · 17 sec · Grassy Trail Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
7.9 mi · 10 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Highway Drive
2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on State Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on East US-6
3.6 mi · 5 min · East US-6
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
1158 ft · 18 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1633 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
37.2 mi · 40 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 East Carbon City and West Valley City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
37.2 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Carbon City and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Valley City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Carbon City to West Valley City?
The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km) and usually takes 02h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mapleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.2 miles from East Carbon City and 71.4 miles from West Valley City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.58 one way or $39.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Carbon City and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Valley City.
Stop Ideas Near Mapleton
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 Mapleton.
Provo
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Carbon City and West Valley City. Straight-line distance: 115.19 mi (185.38 km).
#1 East Carbon City
City in Carbon County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,270 |
| Coordinates | 39.5477400, -110.4148800 |
| Altitude | 1919 |
| 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: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.58 | $39.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $21.28 | $42.56 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $22.88 | $45.76 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $27.22 | $54.44 |
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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