How far is West Point, UT from Salt Lake City, UT?

The driving distance from West Point, UT to Salt Lake City, UT is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
32.46 mi
00h 36m
Flight
26.68 mi
42.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.68 mi
Kilometers
42.93 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.46 mi
Kilometers
52.24 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salt Lake City
Sat, May 2, 1:12 AM MDT
Return by in West Point
Sat, May 2, 1:49 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Point
2026-05-02T00:36
Arrive Salt Lake City
Sat, May 2, 1:12 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Point
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
Farmington
UT

City in and county seat of Davis County, Utah, United States

From West Point
16.2 mi
00h 18m
To Salt Lake City
16.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 300 North

    28 m · 6 sec · West 300 North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 3000 West

    2673 ft · 1 min · North 3000 West

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Davis Corridor

    15.6 mi · 18 min · West Davis Corridor

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South: Salt Lake City

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.9 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 400 South

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on City Center, Temple Square, Vivint Arena

    155 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto 400 South

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 400 South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Point and Salt Lake 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Davis Corridor
15.6 mi · 48%
Veterans Memorial Highway
13.2 mi · 41%
400 South
1.54 mi · 5%
I 15 South
0.85 mi · 3%
North 3000 West
0.51 mi · 2%
City Center
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

West Davis Corridor

Turn left onto West Davis Corridor

15.6 mi · 00h 18m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 18m from West Point
Leave By
7:18 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Point 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 Point to Salt Lake City?

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 16.2 miles from West Point and 16.2 miles from Salt Lake City.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:18 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Point and Sunny near Salt Lake City.

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

24 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

24 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

28 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

86 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Point and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 26.68 mi (42.93 km).

West Point

#1 West Point

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

Population11,349
Coordinates41.1182800, -112.0841100
Altitude1315
CountryUnited States
Salt Lake City

#2 Salt Lake City

The capital of Utah.

Population200,567
Coordinates40.7607800, -111.8910500
Altitude1299
CountryUnited States
Start: West 300 North (-112.084112, 41.11812)
End: Main Street (-111.890996, 40.760782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.34 L · about $4.48
Round trip
$8.95
2.3 gal · 8.68 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.48 $8.95
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.87 $9.73
Premium $4.55 $5.23 $10.46
Diesel $5.41 $6.22 $12.45

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between West Point and Salt Lake City. The current time is 00:36:33.

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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.