How far is West Valley City, UT from East Carbon City, UT?
The driving distance from West Valley City, UT to East Carbon City, UT is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Valley City and East Carbon City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Valley City and East Carbon City.
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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
7.9 mi · 10 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Turn left
8.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Grassy Trail Drive
109 m · 18 sec · Grassy Trail Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Whitmore Drive
17 m · 3 sec · Whitmore Drive
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Turn left onto Grassy Trail Drive
1760 ft · 1 min · Grassy Trail Drive
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Turn left onto Wilkins Street
73 m · 13 sec · Wilkins Street
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Turn right onto Berkley Avenue
700 ft · 30 sec · Berkley Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Berkley Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Valley City and East Carbon 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
39 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Valley City and Sunny near East Carbon City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Valley City to East Carbon City?
The road trip is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km) and usually takes 02h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mapleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from West Valley City and 70.6 miles from East Carbon City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.39 one way or $38.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Valley City and Sunny near East Carbon City.
Stop Ideas Near Mapleton
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 Mapleton.
Provo
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Valley City and East Carbon City. Straight-line distance: 115.19 mi (185.38 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 East Carbon City
City in Carbon County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,270 |
| Coordinates | 39.5477400, -110.4148800 |
| Altitude | 1919 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Carbon City (-110.41488, 39.54774)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $19.39 | $38.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $21.07 | $42.14 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $22.65 | $45.31 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $26.95 | $53.90 |
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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