How far is West Valley City, UT from Castle Dale, UT?

The driving distance from West Valley City, UT to Castle Dale, UT is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.43 mi
03h 05m
Flight
114.67 mi
184.55 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.67 mi
Kilometers
184.55 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.43 mi
Kilometers
237.26 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Dale
Thu, Apr 16, 5:53 AM MDT
Return by in West Valley City
Thu, Apr 16, 8:59 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Valley City
2026-04-16T02:48
Arrive Castle Dale
Thu, Apr 16, 5:53 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Valley City
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Scofield
UT

Town in Carbon County, Utah, United States

From West Valley City
73.7 mi
01h 32m
To Castle Dale
73.7 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 30 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Valley City and Castle Dale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Valley City and Castle Dale.

  1. 1

    Start on Atlas Way

    2325 ft · 1 min · Atlas Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Volta Avenue

    1169 ft · 42 sec · Volta Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4400 West

    1194 ft · 36 sec · 4400 West

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 4100 South

    1.2 km · 2 min · 4100 South

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Bangerter Highway

    1.1 km · 51 sec · Bangerter Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1389 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    68 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 4700 South

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 4700 South

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 215 South

    2955 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Belt Route

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas

    130 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    39 mi · 42 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Price

    884 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto US 6 East: Price

    1212 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    29.8 mi · 36 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1927 ft · 54 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Carbon Avenue

    30 mi · 43 min · South Carbon Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Spartan Center Street

    55 m · 5 sec · North Spartan Center Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Spartan Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Valley City and Castle Dale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
63.4 mi · 43%
Veterans Memorial Highway
39 mi · 26%
South Carbon Avenue
30 mi · 20%
US 6 East
4.55 mi · 3%
Belt Route
3.32 mi · 2%
I 15 South
1.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

39 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
114.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scofield
01h 32m from West Valley City
Leave By
10:50 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers leaving West Valley City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Castle Dale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Valley City to Castle Dale?

The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Scofield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.7 miles from West Valley City and 73.7 miles from Castle Dale.

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

The direct path is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.24 one way or $40.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers around West Valley City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Castle Dale.

Stop Ideas Near Scofield

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

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

RAIL

Helper

27 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Provo

70 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Green River

118 mi away
250 South Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Valley City and Castle Dale. Straight-line distance: 114.67 mi (184.55 km).

West Valley City

#1 West Valley City

The second most populous city in Utah.

Population135,248
Coordinates40.6916100, -112.0010500
Altitude1312
CountryUnited States
Castle Dale

#2 Castle Dale

City in Emery County, Utah, United States

Population1,511
Coordinates39.2121900, -111.0196100
Altitude1730
CountryUnited States
Start: West Valley City (-112.00105, 40.69161)
End: Castle Dale (-111.01961, 39.21219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.69 L · about $20.24
Round trip
$40.49
10.4 gal · 39.38 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $20.24 $40.49
Mid-grade $4.23 $22.00 $44.00
Premium $4.55 $23.65 $47.31
Diesel $5.41 $28.14 $56.28

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between West Valley City and Castle Dale. The current time is 02:48:37.

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.