How far is Orem, UT from West Valley City, UT?
The driving distance from Orem, UT to West Valley City, UT is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.7 miles (51 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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City in Salt Lake and Utah counties in Utah, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orem and West Valley City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem and West Valley City.
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Start on State Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Turn left onto Canyon Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Canyon Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1778 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
23 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 215
1440 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 215
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 215 West
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Belt Route
5.8 mi · 6 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 171 West: 3500 South
1873 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto 3500 South
2.4 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 Orem and West Valley City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
23 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Orem 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 Orem to West Valley City?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Bluffdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Orem and 19.6 miles from West Valley City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.7 miles (51 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Orem and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Valley City.
Stop Ideas Near Bluffdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orem and West Valley City. Straight-line distance: 31.67 mi (50.97 km).
#1 Orem
The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
| Population | 98,970 |
| Coordinates | 40.2969000, -111.6946500 |
| Altitude | 1455 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
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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