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

The driving distance from West Valley City, UT to Francis, UT is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.65 mi
01h 04m
Flight
38.17 mi
61.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.17 mi
Kilometers
61.43 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.65 mi
Kilometers
79.9 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Francis
Thu, Apr 16, 2:05 AM MDT
Return by in West Valley City
Thu, Apr 16, 3:09 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Valley City
2026-04-16T01:01
Arrive Francis
Thu, Apr 16, 2:05 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Summit Park
UT

Census-designated place in Summit County, Utah, United States

From West Valley City
24.8 mi
00h 32m
To Francis
24.9 mi
00h 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
51°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Atlas Way

    142 m · 20 sec · Atlas Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 3650 South

    1403 ft · 53 sec · 3650 South

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 4400 West

    1263 ft · 35 sec · 4400 West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 3500 South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 3500 South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bangerter Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Bangerter Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 201 East: Salt Lake City

    2126 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto 2100 South Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · 2100 South Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cheyenne

    2737 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    23.8 mi · 26 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 40: Heber, Vernal

    2081 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 248: Park City, Kamas

    1983 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kearns Boulevard

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Kearns Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Main Village Way

    6 m · 1 sec · West Main Village Way

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Village Way

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23.8 mi · 48%
Kearns Boulevard
11.4 mi · 23%
2100 South Freeway
4.03 mi · 8%
US 40
3.56 mi · 7%
South Main Street
2.03 mi · 4%
Bangerter Highway
1.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

23.8 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit Park
00h 32m from West Valley City
Leave By
4:22 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers leaving West Valley City and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers near Francis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Summit Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from West Valley City and 24.9 miles from Francis.

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

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:22 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers around West Valley City and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers near Francis.

Stop Ideas Near Summit Park

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

25 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

25 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

58 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

61 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Valley City and Francis. Straight-line distance: 38.17 mi (61.43 km).

West Valley City

#1 West Valley City

The second most populous city in Utah.

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

#2 Francis

Town in Summit County, Utah, United States

Population1,611
Coordinates40.6105100, -111.2807400
Altitude2000
CountryUnited States
Start: West Valley City (-112.00105, 40.69161)
End: Francis (-111.28074, 40.61051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.63 L · about $6.81
Round trip
$13.63
3.5 gal · 13.26 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.81 $13.63
Mid-grade $4.23 $7.40 $14.81
Premium $4.55 $7.96 $15.92
Diesel $5.41 $9.47 $18.94

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 Francis. The current time is 01:01:54.

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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.