How far is Richmond, UT from West Valley City, UT?
The driving distance from Richmond, UT to West Valley City, UT is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and West Valley City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and West Valley City.
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Start on Main Street
67 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 200 West
10.2 mi · 15 min · 200 West
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Turn right onto Airport Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Airport Road
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Turn left onto 1000 West
5.6 mi · 8 min · 1000 West
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Turn right
23.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit straight
2241 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
20.7 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
16.4 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Legacy Parkway
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Continue on Legacy Parkway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Legacy Parkway
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Merge slight right onto Belt Route
9 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 Richmond and West Valley City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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23.7 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Richmond 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 Richmond to West Valley City?
The road trip is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Pleasant View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Richmond and 51.4 miles from West Valley City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.13 one way or $28.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near West Valley City.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant View
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 Pleasant View.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and West Valley City. Straight-line distance: 85.61 mi (137.78 km).
#1 Richmond
City in Cache County, Utah
| Population | 2,899 |
| Coordinates | 41.9227100, -111.8135600 |
| Altitude | 1405 |
| 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: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $15.36 | $30.72 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $16.51 | $33.03 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $19.65 | $39.29 |
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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