How far is West Valley City, UT from Blanding, UT?
The driving distance from West Valley City, UT to Blanding, UT is about 306.6 miles (493.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.3 miles (404.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Carbon County, Utah, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Valley City and Blanding.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Valley City and Blanding.
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Start on Atlas Way
2325 ft · 1 min · Atlas Way
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Turn left onto Volta Avenue
1169 ft · 42 sec · Volta Avenue
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Turn right onto 4400 West
1194 ft · 36 sec · 4400 West
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Turn left onto 4100 South
1.2 km · 2 min · 4100 South
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Turn right onto Bangerter Highway
1.1 km · 51 sec · Bangerter Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1389 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto 4700 South
1.4 mi · 3 min · 4700 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 215 South
2955 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
3.3 mi · 4 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
130 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
39 mi · 42 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Price
884 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 6 East: Price
1212 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on State Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on West Highway Drive
2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
75.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 191: Crescent Junction, Moab
1555 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Arches, Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands
26.9 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Turn straight onto Main Street
76.8 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Main Street
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Continue on East Center Street
1176 ft · 40 sec · East Center Street
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Turn left onto South 100 West
119 m · 17 sec · South 100 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 100 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Valley City and Blanding.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Main Street
Turn straight onto Main Street
76.8 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Valley City and Sunny near Blanding.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Valley City to Blanding?
The road trip is about 306.6 miles (493.5 km) and usually takes 06h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Carbon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.4 miles from West Valley City and 153.4 miles from Blanding.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.3 miles (404.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.12 one way or $84.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Valley City and Sunny near Blanding.
Stop Ideas Near East Carbon City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Carbon City.
Helper
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Valley City and Blanding. Straight-line distance: 251.29 mi (404.41 km).
#1 West Valley City
The second most populous city in Utah.
| Population | 135,248 |
| Coordinates | 40.6916100, -112.0010500 |
| Altitude | 1312 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blanding
City in San Juan County, Utah, United States
| Population | 3,556 |
| Coordinates | 37.6243300, -109.4796600 |
| Altitude | 1861 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blanding (-109.47966, 37.62433)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 494 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $42.12 | $84.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $45.78 | $91.56 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $49.22 | $98.44 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $58.56 | $117.12 |
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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