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

The driving distance from Ephraim, UT to West Valley City, UT is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.33 mi
01h 58m
Flight
94.61 mi
152.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.61 mi
Kilometers
152.26 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.33 mi
Kilometers
185.61 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Valley City
Tue, May 5, 5:37 AM MDT
Return by in Ephraim
Tue, May 5, 7:36 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ephraim
2026-05-05T03:38
Arrive West Valley City
Tue, May 5, 5:37 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ephraim
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Payson
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Ephraim
58.4 mi
00h 59m
To West Valley City
57 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WSW
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Duck Springs Drive

    20.8 mi · 28 min · Duck Springs Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 15 North

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    69.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

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

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 215

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 215

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 215 West

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Belt Route

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Belt Route

  13. 13

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

    1873 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto 3500 South

    2.4 mi · 5 min · 3500 South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 4400 West

    1263 ft · 33 sec · 4400 West

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 3650 South

    1403 ft · 55 sec · 3650 South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Atlas Way

    142 m · 16 sec · Atlas Way

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlas Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
69.5 mi · 60%
Duck Springs Drive
20.8 mi · 18%
Belt Route
5.81 mi · 5%
Main Street
5.44 mi · 5%
SR 48
2.59 mi · 2%
3500 South
2.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

69.5 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
94.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Payson
00h 59m from Ephraim
Leave By
2:32 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ephraim and Scattered Rain Showers near West Valley City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Payson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.4 miles from Ephraim and 57 miles from West Valley City.

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

The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 2:32 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ephraim and Scattered Rain Showers near West Valley City.

Stop Ideas Near Payson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Payson, 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 Payson.

RAIL

Provo

21 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

81 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

81 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Helper

85 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ephraim and West Valley City. Straight-line distance: 94.61 mi (152.26 km).

Ephraim

#1 Ephraim

City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States

Population7,385
Coordinates39.3596800, -111.5863100
Altitude1689
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: East Center Street (-111.586309, 39.359754)
End: Atlas Way (-112.001182, 40.69161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.41 L · about $15.84
Round trip
$31.69
8.14 gal · 30.82 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.84 $31.69
Mid-grade $4.23 $17.22 $34.44
Premium $4.55 $18.51 $37.03
Diesel $5.41 $22.03 $44.05

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Ephraim and West Valley City. The current time is 03:38:44.

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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.