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

The driving distance from Lindon, UT to West Valley City, UT is about 36 miles (58 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.05 mi
00h 41m
Flight
28.21 mi
45.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.21 mi
Kilometers
45.4 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.05 mi
Kilometers
58.01 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Valley City
Tue, May 12, 6:12 PM MDT
Return by in Lindon
Tue, May 12, 6:54 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lindon
2026-05-12T17:30
Arrive West Valley City
Tue, May 12, 6:12 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lindon
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Draper
UT

The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

From Lindon
18 mi
00h 20m
To West Valley City
18 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph S
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 Lindon and West Valley City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    81 m · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 700 North

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 700 North

  5. 5

    Continue on North County Boulevard

    1567 ft · 35 sec · North County Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pleasant Grove Boulevard

    1858 ft · 48 sec · Pleasant Grove Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1666 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    19.4 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

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

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 215

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 215

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 215 West

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Belt Route

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Belt Route

  14. 14

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

    1873 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto 3500 South

    2.4 mi · 5 min · 3500 South

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 4400 West

    1263 ft · 33 sec · 4400 West

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 3650 South

    1403 ft · 55 sec · 3650 South

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Atlas Way

    142 m · 16 sec · Atlas Way

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlas Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lindon 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
19.4 mi · 54%
Belt Route
5.81 mi · 16%
SR 48
2.59 mi · 7%
3500 South
2.35 mi · 7%
700 North
1.5 mi · 4%
I 215
0.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

19.4 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
28.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Draper
00h 20m from Lindon
Leave By
7:06 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lindon 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 Lindon to West Valley City?

The road trip is about 36 miles (58 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Draper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Lindon and 18 miles from West Valley City.

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

The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Draper

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

27 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

27 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

37 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

78 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lindon and West Valley City. Straight-line distance: 28.21 mi (45.4 km).

Lindon

#1 Lindon

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population11,462
Coordinates40.3432900, -111.7207600
Altitude1415
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: (-111.72076, 40.343321)
End: Atlas Way (-112.001182, 40.69161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.81 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.89
2.54 gal · 9.62 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.94 $9.89
Mid-grade $4.23 $5.37 $10.75
Premium $4.55 $5.78 $11.55
Diesel $5.41 $6.87 $13.75

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lindon and West Valley City. The current time is 17:30:51.

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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.