How far is Provo, UT from West Valley City, UT?
The driving distance from Provo, UT to West Valley City, UT is about 46.6 miles (75 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Salt Lake and Utah counties in Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Provo and West Valley City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Provo and West Valley City.
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Start on Center Street
7 m · 3 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto North University Avenue
146 m · 19 sec · North University Avenue
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Turn left onto 100 North
2477 ft · 1 min · 100 North
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Turn left onto North 500 West
145 m · 12 sec · North 500 West
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Turn right onto West Center Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Center Street
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Continue on I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1366 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
29.1 mi · 31 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 Provo 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
29.1 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Provo and Partly Cloudy near West Valley City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Provo to West Valley City?
The road trip is about 46.6 miles (75 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Bluffdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Provo and 24.4 miles from West Valley City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Provo and Partly Cloudy 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
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bluffdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Provo and West Valley City. Straight-line distance: 36.39 mi (58.57 km).
#1 Provo
The second most populous city in Utah.
| Population | 116,295 |
| Coordinates | 40.2338400, -111.6585300 |
| Altitude | 1387 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $8.93 | $17.86 |
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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