How far is North Salt Lake, UT from West Valley City, UT?
The driving distance from North Salt Lake, UT to West Valley City, UT is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Utah.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Salt Lake and West Valley City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Salt Lake and West Valley City.
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Start on 350 North
12 m · 8 sec · 350 North
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Turn right onto Highway 89
2592 ft · 52 sec · Highway 89
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Turn right onto Center Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Turn left onto Redwood Road
2577 ft · 44 sec · Redwood Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 215 South
1406 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
9.4 mi · 10 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 171: 3500 South
1367 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto 3500 South
2.3 mi · 5 min · 3500 South
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Turn left onto 4400 West
1263 ft · 33 sec · 4400 West
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Turn right onto 3650 South
1403 ft · 55 sec · 3650 South
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Turn left onto Atlas Way
142 m · 16 sec · Atlas Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atlas Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Salt Lake and West Valley City.
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.
Belt Route
Merge slight left onto Belt Route
9.44 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving North Salt Lake 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 North Salt Lake to West Valley City?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Salt Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from North Salt Lake and 8.2 miles from West Valley City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Salt Lake and Sunny near West Valley City.
Stop Ideas Near Salt Lake City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Salt Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Salt Lake and West Valley City. Straight-line distance: 11.91 mi (19.17 km).
#1 North Salt Lake
City in Davis County, Utah, United States
| Population | 21,204 |
| Coordinates | 40.8485600, -111.9068800 |
| Altitude | 1322 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Valley City
The second most populous city in Utah.
| Population | 135,248 |
| Coordinates | 40.6916100, -112.0010500 |
| Altitude | 1312 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlas Way (-112.001182, 40.69161)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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