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

The driving distance from Smithfield, UT to West Valley City, UT is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.7 mi
01h 40m
Flight
79.71 mi
128.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.71 mi
Kilometers
128.28 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.7 mi
Kilometers
155.63 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Valley City
Fri, May 1, 12:35 AM MDT
Return by in Smithfield
Fri, May 1, 2:15 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smithfield
2026-04-30T22:54
Arrive West Valley City
Fri, May 1, 12:35 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smithfield
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Farr West
UT

City in Weber County, Utah, United Stated

From Smithfield
48.3 mi
00h 50m
To West Valley City
48.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Airport Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1000 West

    5.6 mi · 8 min · 1000 West

  4. 4

    Turn right

    23.7 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    2241 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    20.7 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    16.4 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Legacy Parkway

    1.3 km · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Legacy Parkway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Legacy Parkway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Belt Route

    9 mi · 10 min · Belt Route

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 171: 3500 South

    1367 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 3500 South

    2.3 mi · 5 min · 3500 South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 4400 West

    1263 ft · 33 sec · 4400 West

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 3650 South

    1403 ft · 55 sec · 3650 South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Atlas Way

    142 m · 16 sec · Atlas Way

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlas Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Smithfield and West Valley City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
37.1 mi · 38%
Legacy Parkway
12.2 mi · 13%
Belt Route
9 mi · 9%
1000 West
6 mi · 6%
Main Street
4.18 mi · 4%
3500 South
2.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

23.7 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
79.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farr West
00h 50m from Smithfield
Leave By
3:08 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Smithfield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Smithfield to West Valley City?

The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Farr West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Smithfield and 48.4 miles from West Valley City.

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

The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:08 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.28 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Smithfield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Valley City.

Stop Ideas Near Farr West

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

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

BUS

Ogden, Utah

9 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

60 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

60 mi away
300 South 600 West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smithfield and West Valley City. Straight-line distance: 79.71 mi (128.28 km).

Smithfield

#1 Smithfield

City in Cache County, Utah

Population12,117
Coordinates41.8382600, -111.8327200
Altitude1403
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: North Main Street (-111.832655, 41.838259)
End: Atlas Way (-112.001182, 40.69161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.92 L · about $13.28
Round trip
$26.55
6.82 gal · 25.84 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.28 $26.55
Mid-grade $4.23 $14.43 $28.86
Premium $4.55 $15.51 $31.02
Diesel $5.41 $18.45 $36.91

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 Smithfield and West Valley City. The current time is 22:54:29.

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.