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

The driving distance from Roy, UT to West Valley City, UT is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
38.51 mi
00h 40m
Flight
32.5 mi
52.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.5 mi
Kilometers
52.3 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.51 mi
Kilometers
61.97 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Valley City
Fri, May 1, 7:58 AM MDT
Return by in Roy
Fri, May 1, 8:39 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roy
2026-05-01T07:17
Arrive West Valley City
Fri, May 1, 7:58 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Roy
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Centerville
UT

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

From Roy
19.2 mi
00h 20m
To West Valley City
19.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
66°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5600 South

    118 m · 8 sec · 5600 South

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1934 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.6 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Legacy Parkway

    1.3 km · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Legacy Parkway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Legacy Parkway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Belt Route

    9 mi · 10 min · Belt Route

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 171: 3500 South

    1367 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 3500 South

    2.3 mi · 5 min · 3500 South

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 4400 West

    1263 ft · 33 sec · 4400 West

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 3650 South

    1403 ft · 55 sec · 3650 South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Atlas Way

    142 m · 16 sec · Atlas Way

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlas Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roy 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
13.6 mi · 35%
Legacy Parkway
12.2 mi · 32%
Belt Route
9 mi · 23%
3500 South
2.28 mi · 6%
5600 South
0.44 mi · 1%
3650 South
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

13.6 mi · 00h 15m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
32.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
00h 20m from Roy
Leave By
7:08 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roy 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 Roy to West Valley City?

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Roy and 19.3 miles from West Valley City.

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

The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:08 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

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

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

BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

17 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

18 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

35 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

79 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roy and West Valley City. Straight-line distance: 32.5 mi (52.3 km).

Roy

#1 Roy

City in Weber County, Utah, United States

Population39,559
Coordinates41.1616100, -112.0263300
Altitude1384
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: West 5600 South (-112.026333, 41.161709)
End: Atlas Way (-112.001182, 40.69161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.14 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.59
2.72 gal · 10.28 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.29 $10.59
Mid-grade $4.23 $5.75 $11.51
Premium $4.55 $6.19 $12.37
Diesel $5.41 $7.36 $14.72

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Roy and West Valley City. The current time is 07:17:51.

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.