How far is West Valley City, UT from Canyon Rim, UT?
The driving distance from West Valley City, UT to Canyon Rim, UT is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Valley City and Canyon Rim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Valley City and Canyon Rim.
-
1
Start on Atlas Way
142 m · 20 sec · Atlas Way
-
2
Turn right onto 3650 South
1403 ft · 53 sec · 3650 South
-
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto 4400 West
1263 ft · 35 sec · 4400 West
-
4
Turn right onto 3500 South
1.3 km · 2 min · 3500 South
-
5
Turn left onto Bangerter Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Bangerter Highway
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward SR 201 East: Salt Lake City
2126 ft · 52 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto 2100 South Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · 2100 South Freeway
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cheyenne
2737 ft · 1 min
-
9
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward 2300 East, Holladay, Millcreek
1447 ft · 36 sec
-
11
Turn right
27 m · 2 sec
-
12
Turn slight right onto 2300 East
1775 ft · 48 sec · 2300 East
-
13
Turn left onto Fisher Lane
627 ft · 29 sec · Fisher Lane
-
14
Turn right
88 m · 21 sec
-
15
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Valley City and Canyon Rim.
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.
2100 South Freeway
Merge slight left onto 2100 South Freeway
4.03 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Valley City and Mostly Sunny near Canyon Rim.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Valley City to Canyon Rim?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
South Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from West Valley City and 6.5 miles from Canyon Rim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.79 one way or $3.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Valley City and Mostly Sunny near Canyon Rim.
Stop Ideas Near South Salt Lake
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 South Salt Lake.
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
Ogden, Utah
Provo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Valley City and Canyon Rim. Straight-line distance: 9.44 mi (15.2 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 Canyon Rim
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 10,062 |
| Coordinates | 40.7066100, -111.8218800 |
| Altitude | 1407 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canyon Rim (-111.82188, 40.70661)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.95 | $3.89 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
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 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.