How far is West Valley City, UT from Elk Ridge, UT?
The driving distance from West Valley City, UT to Elk Ridge, UT is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 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 Elk Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Valley City and Elk Ridge.
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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
43.3 mi · 46 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 164
2161 ft · 1 min
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Turn sharp left
2748 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Loafer Mountain Parkway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Loafer Mountain Parkway
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Continue on Elkridge Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Elkridge Drive
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Continue on North Elk Ridge Drive
2408 ft · 1 min · North Elk Ridge Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Park Drive
28 m · 3 sec · North Park Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto North Park Drive
2008 ft · 1 min · North Park Drive
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Continue on West Park Drive
1608 ft · 46 sec · West Park Drive
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Turn right onto North Escalante Drive
788 ft · 40 sec · North Escalante Drive
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Turn left onto East Alpine Drive
101 m · 17 sec · East Alpine Drive
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Turn right onto South Astor Lane
674 ft · 30 sec · South Astor Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Astor Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Valley City and Elk Ridge.
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
43.3 mi · 00h 46m
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 Mostly Sunny near Elk Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Valley City to Elk Ridge?
The road trip is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
American Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from West Valley City and 30 miles from Elk Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50 miles (80.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Valley City and Mostly Sunny near Elk Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near American Fork
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 American Fork.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Valley City and Elk Ridge. Straight-line distance: 50.01 mi (80.48 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 Elk Ridge
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 4,427 |
| Coordinates | 40.0113400, -111.6768700 |
| Altitude | 1632 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elk Ridge (-111.67687, 40.01134)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $8.93 | $17.85 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $11.42 | $22.84 |
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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