How far is Mount Olympus, UT from West Valley City, UT?

The driving distance from Mount Olympus, UT to West Valley City, UT is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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
15.97 mi
00h 22m
Flight
11.14 mi
17.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.14 mi
Kilometers
17.93 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.97 mi
Kilometers
25.7 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Valley City
Wed, Apr 22, 7:01 PM MDT
Return by in Mount Olympus
Wed, Apr 22, 7:24 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Olympus
2026-04-22T18:39
Arrive West Valley City
Wed, Apr 22, 7:01 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Olympus
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
South Salt Lake
UT

City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

From Mount Olympus
8 mi
00h 11m
To West Valley City
8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lois Lane

    690 ft · 35 sec · Lois Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hale Drive

    67 m · 12 sec · Hale Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lois Lane

    104 m · 16 sec · Lois Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jupiter Drive

    2048 ft · 1 min · Jupiter Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Wasatch Boulevard

    716 ft · 21 sec · Wasatch Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Upland Drive

    63 m · 5 sec · Upland Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 215 North

    2082 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Route

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

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

    2412 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

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

    898 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

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

    3042 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on 2100 South Freeway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · 2100 South Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 154: Bangerter Highway

    1259 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    549 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Bangerter Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Bangerter Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 3500 South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 3500 South

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 4400 West

    1263 ft · 33 sec · 4400 West

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 3650 South

    1403 ft · 55 sec · 3650 South

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Atlas Way

    142 m · 16 sec · Atlas Way

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlas Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
137.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2100 South Freeway
3.85 mi · 24%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3.7 mi · 23%
Belt Route
2.26 mi · 14%
Bangerter Highway
2.14 mi · 13%
3500 South
0.81 mi · 5%
I 15 South
0.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

2100 South Freeway

Continue on 2100 South Freeway

3.85 mi · 00h 04m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Salt Lake
00h 11m from Mount Olympus
Leave By
7:46 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Olympus and 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 Mount Olympus to West Valley City?

The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

South Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Mount Olympus and 8 miles from West Valley City.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Olympus and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Valley City.

Stop Ideas Near South Salt Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Salt Lake, 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 South Salt Lake.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

5 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

5 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

56 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

58 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Olympus and West Valley City. Straight-line distance: 11.14 mi (17.93 km).

Mount Olympus

#1 Mount Olympus

Neighborhood in Millcreek, Utah, United States, that was fomerly a census-designated place

Population6,748
Coordinates40.6855000, -111.7885400
Altitude1560
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 Barbara Way (-111.788571, 40.686004)
End: Atlas Way (-112.001182, 40.69161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.13 L · about $2.18
Round trip
$4.36
1.12 gal · 4.26 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.18 $4.36
Mid-grade $4.23 $2.37 $4.74
Premium $4.55 $2.55 $5.09
Diesel $5.41 $3.03 $6.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Olympus and West Valley City. The current time is 18:39:28.

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.