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

The driving distance from Monroe, UT to West Valley City, UT is about 170 miles (273.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
170.01 mi
02h 52m
Flight
142.59 mi
229.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.59 mi
Kilometers
229.47 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.01 mi
Kilometers
273.6 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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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 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Valley City
Mon, May 4, 10:41 PM MDT
Return by in Monroe
Tue, May 5, 1:33 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-05-04T19:49
Arrive West Valley City
Mon, May 4, 10:41 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM MDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
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
Nephi
UT

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

From Monroe
87.2 mi
01h 26m
To West Valley City
82.7 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Monroe and West Valley City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 100 South

    52 m · 9 sec · East 100 South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 3000 North

    2886 ft · 1 min · West 3000 North

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2773 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    16.3 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Sigurd, Aurora

    2137 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1254 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    24.4 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 400 North

    2643 ft · 1 min · 400 North

  13. 13

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

    2904 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    106.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

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

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 215

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 215

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 215 West

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Belt Route

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Belt Route

  20. 20

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

    1873 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto 3500 South

    2.4 mi · 5 min · 3500 South

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 4400 West

    1263 ft · 33 sec · 4400 West

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 3650 South

    1403 ft · 55 sec · 3650 South

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Atlas Way

    142 m · 16 sec · Atlas Way

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlas Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
106 mi · 62%
West 3000 North
17.4 mi · 10%
Belt Route
5.81 mi · 3%
South Main Street
3.67 mi · 2%
SR 48
2.59 mi · 2%
3500 South
2.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

106 mi · 01h 46m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
142.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nephi
01h 26m from Monroe
Leave By
12:46 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monroe 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 Monroe to West Valley City?

The road trip is about 170 miles (273.6 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Nephi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Monroe and 82.7 miles from West Valley City.

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

The direct path is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 12:46 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.36 one way or $46.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Nephi

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

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

RAIL

Provo

59 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Helper

84 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

117 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

117 mi away
300 South 600 West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and West Valley City. Straight-line distance: 142.59 mi (229.47 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

City in Sevier County, Utah, United States

Population2,383
Coordinates38.6299700, -112.1207600
Altitude1644
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: East 100 South (-112.120763, 38.630262)
End: Atlas Way (-112.001182, 40.69161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.71 L · about $23.36
Round trip
$46.72
12 gal · 45.42 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $23.36 $46.72
Mid-grade $4.23 $25.39 $50.77
Premium $4.55 $27.29 $54.59
Diesel $5.41 $32.47 $64.94

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 Monroe and West Valley City. The current time is 19:49:09.

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.