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

The driving distance from Genola, UT to West Valley City, UT is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.65 mi
01h 12m
Flight
48.75 mi
78.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.75 mi
Kilometers
78.46 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.65 mi
Kilometers
110.48 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Valley City
Tue, May 12, 7:59 PM MDT
Return by in Genola
Tue, May 12, 9:12 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Genola
2026-05-12T18:47
Arrive West Valley City
Tue, May 12, 7:59 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Genola
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
Lindon
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Genola
34.4 mi
00h 36m
To West Valley City
34.3 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.6 km · 4 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 800 South

    1927 ft · 1 min · 800 South

  3. 3

    Turn right

    986 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 15 North, US 6 East: Salt Lake City

    1545 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    49.9 mi · 53 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 Genola 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
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
49.9 mi · 73%
Belt Route
5.81 mi · 8%
SR 48
2.59 mi · 4%
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
2.4 mi · 3%
3500 South
2.35 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

49.9 mi · 00h 53m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
48.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lindon
00h 36m from Genola
Leave By
4:04 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Genola 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 Genola to West Valley City?

The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Lindon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Genola and 34.3 miles from West Valley City.

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

The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 4:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.42 one way or $18.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Genola and Sunny near West Valley City.

Stop Ideas Near Lindon

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

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

RAIL

Provo

14 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

49 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

49 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

100 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Genola and West Valley City. Straight-line distance: 48.75 mi (78.46 km).

Genola

#1 Genola

Town in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population1,597
Coordinates39.9963400, -111.8432700
Altitude1402
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 Main Street (-111.843266, 39.99634)
End: Atlas Way (-112.001182, 40.69161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.17 L · about $9.42
Round trip
$18.84
4.84 gal · 18.34 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.42 $18.84
Mid-grade $4.23 $10.24 $20.48
Premium $4.55 $11.01 $22.02
Diesel $5.41 $13.10 $26.19

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Genola and West Valley City. The current time is 18:47:04.

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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.