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

The driving distance from Oquirrh, UT to West Valley City, UT is about 7 miles (11.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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
7.03 mi
00h 12m
Flight
4.56 mi
7.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.56 mi
Kilometers
7.34 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.03 mi
Kilometers
11.31 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Valley City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:30 AM MDT
Return by in Oquirrh
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oquirrh
2026-04-19T03:18
Arrive West Valley City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:30 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM MDT

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

Leave by
8:06 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oquirrh
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Kearns
UT

Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

From Oquirrh
3.5 mi
00h 06m
To West Valley City
3.5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 mph SSE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oquirrh Ridge Drive

    39 m · 12 sec · Oquirrh Ridge Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cedar Hill Road

    75 m · 13 sec · Cedar Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wakefield Way

    762 ft · 38 sec · Wakefield Way

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Laurel Canyon Drive

    2248 ft · 2 min · Laurel Canyon Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 6200 South

    2186 ft · 57 sec · 6200 South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mountain View Corridor

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Mountain View Corridor

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 3500 South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 3500 South

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 4800 West

    1346 ft · 38 sec · 4800 West

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 3650 South

    1248 ft · 43 sec · 3650 South

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Atlas Way

    142 m · 16 sec · Atlas Way

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlas Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oquirrh 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
11 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
157.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mountain View Corridor
4.19 mi · 60%
3500 South
1.19 mi · 17%
Laurel Canyon Drive
0.43 mi · 6%
6200 South
0.41 mi · 6%
4800 West
0.25 mi · 4%
3650 South
0.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Mountain View Corridor

Turn right onto Mountain View Corridor

4.19 mi · 00h 05m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
4.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kearns
00h 06m from Oquirrh
Leave By
8:06 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oquirrh and Mostly 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 Oquirrh to West Valley City?

The road trip is about 7 miles (11.3 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Kearns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Oquirrh and 3.5 miles from West Valley City.

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

The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 8:06 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.97 one way or $1.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kearns

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

14 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

14 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

56 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

62 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oquirrh and West Valley City. Straight-line distance: 4.56 mi (7.34 km).

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#1 Oquirrh

Former census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Population11,668
Coordinates40.6305000, -112.0338300
Altitude1500
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: Oquirrh Ridge Drive (-112.03421, 40.630533)
End: Atlas Way (-112.001182, 40.69161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.94 L · about $0.97
Round trip
$1.95
0.5 gal · 1.88 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $0.97 $1.95
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.06 $2.12
Premium $4.55 $1.14 $2.27
Diesel $5.41 $1.35 $2.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oquirrh and West Valley City. The current time is 03:18:31.

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.