How far is South Salt Lake, UT from West Valley City, UT?

The driving distance from South Salt Lake, UT to West Valley City, UT is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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
8.97 mi
00h 13m
Flight
6.2 mi
9.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.2 mi
Kilometers
9.98 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.97 mi
Kilometers
14.44 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Valley City
Sat, Apr 18, 3:01 AM MDT
Return by in South Salt Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 3:15 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Salt Lake
2026-04-18T02:47
Arrive West Valley City
Sat, Apr 18, 3:01 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM MDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Salt Lake
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Taylorsville
UT

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

From South Salt Lake
4.5 mi
00h 06m
To West Valley City
4.5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Salt Lake and West Valley City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Salt Lake and West Valley City.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    28 m · 6 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 80 West

    2607 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley

    898 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 201 West: West Valley

    3042 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on 2100 South Freeway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · 2100 South Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 154: Bangerter Highway

    1259 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    549 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Bangerter Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Bangerter Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 3500 South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 3500 South

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 4400 West

    1263 ft · 33 sec · 4400 West

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 3650 South

    1403 ft · 55 sec · 3650 South

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Atlas Way

    142 m · 16 sec · Atlas Way

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlas Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Salt Lake and West Valley City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
144.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2100 South Freeway
3.85 mi · 43%
Bangerter Highway
2.14 mi · 24%
3500 South
0.81 mi · 9%
SR 201 West
0.58 mi · 6%
I 80 West
0.49 mi · 6%
SR 154
0.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

2100 South Freeway

Continue on 2100 South Freeway

3.85 mi · 00h 04m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylorsville
00h 06m from South Salt Lake
Leave By
8:02 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving South Salt Lake 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 South Salt Lake to West Valley City?

The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Taylorsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from South Salt Lake and 4.5 miles from West Valley City.

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

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (10 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 8:02 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.25 one way or $2.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around South Salt Lake and Sunny near West Valley City.

Stop Ideas Near Taylorsville

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

11 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

11 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

54 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

62 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Salt Lake and West Valley City. Straight-line distance: 6.2 mi (9.98 km).

South Salt Lake

#1 South Salt Lake

City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Population25,248
Coordinates40.7188400, -111.8882700
Altitude1297
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: State Street (-111.888368, 40.718842)
End: Atlas Way (-112.001182, 40.69161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.2 L · about $1.25
Round trip
$2.49
0.64 gal · 2.4 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.25 $2.49
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.35 $2.71
Premium $4.55 $1.46 $2.91
Diesel $5.41 $1.73 $3.46

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between South Salt Lake and West Valley City. The current time is 02:47:54.

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.