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

The driving distance from Kanab, UT to West Valley City, UT is about 312.1 miles (502.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.3 miles (407.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
312.1 mi
04h 56m
Flight
253.36 mi
407.75 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.36 mi
Kilometers
407.75 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.1 mi
Kilometers
502.28 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Valley City
Wed, May 13, 12:40 AM MDT
Return by in Kanab
Wed, May 13, 5:36 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kanab
2026-05-12T19:44
Arrive West Valley City
Wed, May 13, 12:40 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:08 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kanab
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kanosh
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Kanab
155.8 mi
02h 28m
To West Valley City
156.2 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 7 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 Kanab and West Valley City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 100 East

    58 m · 6 sec · 100 East

  2. 2

    Continue on Center Street

    2103 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 300 West

    30 mi · 41 min · 300 West

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    36.7 mi · 44 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    20.4 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 15 North

    2452 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    200.3 mi · 3 hr 19 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

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

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 215

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 215

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 215 West

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Belt Route

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Belt Route

  15. 15

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

    1873 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto 3500 South

    2.4 mi · 5 min · 3500 South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 4400 West

    1263 ft · 33 sec · 4400 West

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 3650 South

    1403 ft · 55 sec · 3650 South

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Atlas Way

    142 m · 16 sec · Atlas Way

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlas Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
200 mi · 64%
300 West
66.7 mi · 21%
North Main Street
10.1 mi · 3%
Belt Route
5.81 mi · 2%
SR 48
2.59 mi · 1%
3500 South
2.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

200 mi · 03h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.8 mi
253.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanosh
02h 28m from Kanab
Leave By
7:08 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kanab 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 Kanab to West Valley City?

The road trip is about 312.1 miles (502.3 km) and usually takes 04h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kanosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.8 miles from Kanab and 156.2 miles from West Valley City.

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

The direct path is about 253.3 miles (407.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.86 one way or $85.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kanab and West Valley City. Straight-line distance: 253.36 mi (407.75 km).

Kanab

#1 Kanab

City in and county seat of Kane County, Utah, United States

Population4,983
Coordinates37.0474900, -112.5263100
Altitude1515
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 100 East (-112.526438, 37.047488)
End: Atlas Way (-112.001182, 40.69161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.01 gal
41.69 L · about $42.86
Round trip
$85.72
22.02 gal · 83.38 L
Estimated CO2
97.8 kg one way
Round trip: 195.7 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $42.86 $85.72
Mid-grade $4.23 $46.58 $93.17
Premium $4.55 $50.08 $100.17
Diesel $5.41 $59.59 $119.17

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 Kanab and West Valley City. The current time is 19:44:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.