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

The driving distance from Ogden, UT to West Valley City, UT is about 44.7 miles (72 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
44.76 mi
00h 47m
Flight
36.74 mi
59.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.74 mi
Kilometers
59.13 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.76 mi
Kilometers
72.04 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Valley City
Fri, May 15, 2:09 PM MDT
Return by in Ogden
Fri, May 15, 2:57 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ogden
2026-05-15T13:21
Arrive West Valley City
Fri, May 15, 2:09 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ogden
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
Farmington
UT

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

From Ogden
22 mi
00h 23m
To West Valley City
22.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, May 15 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 24th Street

    610 ft · 20 sec · 24th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    760 ft · 25 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    760 ft · 29 sec · 25th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wall Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wall Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 30th Street

    42 m · 2 sec · 30th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 30th Street

    3139 ft · 55 sec · 30th Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto 31st Street

    2212 ft · 47 sec · 31st Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Salt Lake City

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    16.4 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Legacy Parkway

    1.3 km · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Legacy Parkway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Legacy Parkway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Belt Route

    9 mi · 10 min · Belt Route

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 171: 3500 South

    1367 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 3500 South

    2.3 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 Ogden 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
17.1 mi · 38%
Legacy Parkway
12.2 mi · 27%
Belt Route
9 mi · 20%
3500 South
2.28 mi · 5%
Wall Avenue
0.72 mi · 2%
30th Street
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

16.4 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 23m from Ogden
Leave By
4:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ogden and Mostly Clear near West Valley City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ogden to West Valley City?

The road trip is about 44.7 miles (72 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Ogden and 22.7 miles from West Valley City.

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

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ogden and Mostly Clear near West Valley City.

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

24 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

24 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

28 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

86 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ogden and West Valley City. Straight-line distance: 36.74 mi (59.13 km).

Ogden

#1 Ogden

The most populous city in Weber County, Utah.

Population87,387
Coordinates41.2230000, -111.9738300
Altitude1311
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: 24th Street (-111.973833, 41.222796)
End: Atlas Way (-112.001182, 40.69161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.98 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.30
3.16 gal · 11.96 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.15 $12.30
Mid-grade $4.23 $6.68 $13.37
Premium $4.55 $7.19 $14.37
Diesel $5.41 $8.55 $17.10

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ogden and West Valley City. The current time is 13:21:45.

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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.