How far is West Valley City, UT from Ephraim, UT?

The driving distance from West Valley City, UT to Ephraim, UT is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.54 mi
02h 16m
Flight
94.61 mi
152.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.61 mi
Kilometers
152.26 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.54 mi
Kilometers
185.94 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ephraim
Sun, Apr 19, 2:57 AM MDT
Return by in West Valley City
Sun, Apr 19, 5:13 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Valley City
2026-04-19T00:40
Arrive Ephraim
Sun, Apr 19, 2:57 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Valley City
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Payson
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From West Valley City
57.8 mi
01h 08m
To Ephraim
57.7 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 mph SSE
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    71.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 132

    1582 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto 100 North

    20.9 mi · 28 min · 100 North

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 400 East

    2180 ft · 54 sec · 400 East

  19. 19

    Continue on 15950 North

    6.9 mi · 9 min · 15950 North

  20. 20

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Center Street

    72 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
71.8 mi · 62%
100 North
20.9 mi · 18%
15950 North
6.94 mi · 6%
Belt Route
3.32 mi · 3%
I 15 South
1.77 mi · 2%
4700 South
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

71.8 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
94.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Payson
01h 08m from West Valley City
Leave By
1:56 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Valley City and Mostly Sunny near Ephraim.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Payson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from West Valley City and 57.7 miles from Ephraim.

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

The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 1:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.88 one way or $31.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Valley City and Mostly Sunny near Ephraim.

Stop Ideas Near Payson

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

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

RAIL

Provo

21 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

81 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

81 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Helper

85 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Valley City and Ephraim. Straight-line distance: 94.61 mi (152.26 km).

West Valley City

#1 West Valley City

The second most populous city in Utah.

Population135,248
Coordinates40.6916100, -112.0010500
Altitude1312
CountryUnited States
Ephraim

#2 Ephraim

City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States

Population7,385
Coordinates39.3596800, -111.5863100
Altitude1689
CountryUnited States
Start: West Valley City (-112.00105, 40.69161)
End: Ephraim (-111.58631, 39.35968)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.43 L · about $15.88
Round trip
$31.77
8.16 gal · 30.86 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.88 $31.77
Mid-grade $4.23 $17.26 $34.52
Premium $4.55 $18.56 $37.12
Diesel $5.41 $22.08 $44.16

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

There is no time difference between West Valley City and Ephraim. The current time is 00:40:38.

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.