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

The driving distance from Kamas, UT to West Valley City, UT is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.9 miles (61 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
47.91 mi
00h 53m
Flight
37.9 mi
60.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.9 mi
Kilometers
60.99 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.91 mi
Kilometers
77.11 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Valley City
Thu, Apr 16, 7:17 AM MDT
Return by in Kamas
Thu, Apr 16, 8:10 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kamas
2026-04-16T06:24
Arrive West Valley City
Thu, Apr 16, 7:17 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kamas
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
Summit Park
UT

Census-designated place in Summit County, Utah, United States

From Kamas
23.9 mi
00h 26m
To West Valley City
24 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1140 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 200 South

    11.3 mi · 16 min · West 200 South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 40 West

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    22.6 mi · 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley

    2412 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley

    898 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 201 West: West Valley

    3042 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on 2100 South Freeway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · 2100 South Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 154: Bangerter Highway

    1259 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    549 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Bangerter Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Bangerter Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 3500 South

    1.3 km · 2 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 Kamas 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22.6 mi · 47%
West 200 South
11.3 mi · 24%
2100 South Freeway
3.85 mi · 8%
US 40 West
2.89 mi · 6%
Bangerter Highway
2.14 mi · 4%
I 80 West
1.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

22.6 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
37.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit Park
00h 26m from Kamas
Leave By
4:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms leaving Kamas and Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow 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 Kamas to West Valley City?

The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Summit Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Kamas and 24 miles from West Valley City.

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

The direct path is about 37.9 miles (61 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms around Kamas and Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers near West Valley City.

Stop Ideas Near Summit Park

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

25 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

25 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

58 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

61 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kamas and West Valley City. Straight-line distance: 37.9 mi (60.99 km).

Kamas

#1 Kamas

City in Summit County, Utah, United States

Population2,344
Coordinates40.6430100, -111.2807400
Altitude1977
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 (-111.280827, 40.643009)
End: Atlas Way (-112.001182, 40.69161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $6.58
Round trip
$13.16
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.58 $13.16
Mid-grade $4.23 $7.15 $14.30
Premium $4.55 $7.69 $15.38
Diesel $5.41 $9.15 $18.29

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Kamas and West Valley City. The current time is 06:24:52.

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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.