How far is West Haven, UT from Salt Lake City, UT?
The driving distance from West Haven, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.7 miles (51 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Davis County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Haven and Salt Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Haven and Salt Lake City.
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Start on the route
125 m · 32 sec
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Turn right
1037 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 3300 South
1777 ft · 51 sec · 3300 South
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Turn right onto 2700 West
2647 ft · 1 min · 2700 West
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Turn left onto 3600 South
1405 ft · 42 sec · 3600 South
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Continue on Hinckley Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Hinckley Drive
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Turn right onto 1900 West
2.5 mi · 4 min · 1900 West
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Turn left onto 5600 South
93 m · 5 sec · 5600 South
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Take the ramp slight right
1934 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
24.7 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 400 South
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on City Center, Temple Square, Vivint Arena
155 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto 400 South
1.2 mi · 3 min · 400 South
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Turn left onto Main Street
24 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Haven and Salt Lake 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
24.7 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving West Haven and Sunny near Salt Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Haven to Salt Lake City?
The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from West Haven and 18.4 miles from Salt Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.7 miles (51 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Haven and Sunny near Salt Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Haven and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 31.67 mi (50.97 km).
#1 West Haven
City in Weber County, Utah, United States
| Population | 17,972 |
| Coordinates | 41.2030000, -112.0510500 |
| Altitude | 1302 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-111.890996, 40.760782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
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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