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

The driving distance from Ferron, UT to West Valley City, UT is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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
159.77 mi
02h 46m
Flight
119.61 mi
192.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.61 mi
Kilometers
192.5 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.77 mi
Kilometers
257.12 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Valley City
Mon, May 4, 11:51 PM MDT
Return by in Ferron
Tue, May 5, 2:37 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferron
2026-05-04T21:04
Arrive West Valley City
Mon, May 4, 11:51 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM MDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ferron
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
Scofield
UT

Town in Carbon County, Utah, United States

From Ferron
79.8 mi
01h 23m
To West Valley City
80 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
71°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 200 North

    96 m · 19 sec · West 200 North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North State Street

    40.9 mi · 59 min · North State Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    2250 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    29.7 mi · 36 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East US-6

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East US-6

  8. 8

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    1158 ft · 18 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  9. 9

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

    1633 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    37.2 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

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

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 215

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 215

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 215 West

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Belt Route

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Belt Route

  16. 16

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

    1873 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto 3500 South

    2.4 mi · 5 min · 3500 South

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 4400 West

    1263 ft · 33 sec · 4400 West

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 3650 South

    1403 ft · 55 sec · 3650 South

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Atlas Way

    142 m · 16 sec · Atlas Way

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlas Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ferron 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
63.1 mi · 40%
North State Street
41.3 mi · 26%
Veterans Memorial Highway
37.2 mi · 23%
Belt Route
5.81 mi · 4%
East US-6
3.58 mi · 2%
SR 48
2.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North State Street

Turn left onto North State Street

40.9 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
119.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scofield
01h 23m from Ferron
Leave By
12:58 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ferron and Partly Sunny then Scattered 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 Ferron to West Valley City?

The road trip is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Scofield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Ferron and 80 miles from West Valley City.

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

The direct path is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 12:58 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.96 one way or $43.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Ferron and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near West Valley City.

Stop Ideas Near Scofield

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

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

RAIL

Helper

27 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Provo

70 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Green River

118 mi away
250 South Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ferron and West Valley City. Straight-line distance: 119.61 mi (192.5 km).

Ferron

#1 Ferron

City in Emery County, Utah, United States

Population1,507
Coordinates39.0935800, -111.1332200
Altitude1820
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: West 200 North (-111.133212, 39.093364)
End: Atlas Way (-112.001182, 40.69161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.64 gal
21.34 L · about $21.96
Round trip
$43.91
11.28 gal · 42.68 L
Estimated CO2
50.1 kg one way
Round trip: 100.2 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.96 $43.91
Mid-grade $4.23 $23.86 $47.73
Premium $4.55 $25.66 $51.31
Diesel $5.41 $30.52 $61.05

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 Ferron and West Valley City. The current time is 21:04:45.

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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.