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

The driving distance from West Valley City, UT to Kanab, UT is about 310.3 miles (499.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.3 miles (407.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 25m 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
310.27 mi
05h 42m
Flight
253.36 mi
407.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.36 mi
Kilometers
407.75 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.27 mi
Kilometers
499.33 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kanab
Sat, Apr 11, 5:30 PM MDT
Return by in West Valley City
Sat, Apr 11, 11:12 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Valley City
2026-04-11T11:47
Arrive Kanab
Sat, Apr 11, 5:30 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 PM MDT

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

Leave by
5:34 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
Kanosh
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From West Valley City
155.2 mi
02h 51m
To Kanab
155 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph S
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    202.5 mi · 3 hr 21 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 20: Panguitch, Kanab

    1922 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    20.5 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Center Street

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Center Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    23.3 mi · 28 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    37 mi · 50 min

  22. 22

    Continue on 100 East

    58 m · 5 sec · 100 East

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 100 East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
202 mi · 65%
Center Street
67.1 mi · 22%
Belt Route
3.32 mi · 1%
I 15 South
1.77 mi · 1%
4700 South
1.39 mi
SR 20
1.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

202 mi · 03h 21m

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
05h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57 mi
253.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanosh
02h 51m from West Valley City
Leave By
5:34 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Valley City and Chance Rain Showers near Kanab.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 310.3 miles (499.3 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?

Kanosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.2 miles from West Valley City and 155 miles from Kanab.

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

The direct path is about 253.3 miles (407.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57 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 5:34 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.63 one way or $85.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Valley City and Chance Rain Showers near Kanab.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Valley City and Kanab. Straight-line distance: 253.36 mi (407.75 km).

West Valley City

#1 West Valley City

The second most populous city in Utah.

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

#2 Kanab

City in and county seat of Kane County, Utah, United States

Population4,983
Coordinates37.0474900, -112.5263100
Altitude1515
CountryUnited States
Start: West Valley City (-112.00105, 40.69161)
End: Kanab (-112.52631, 37.04749)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 499 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.95 gal
41.44 L · about $42.63
Round trip
$85.26
21.9 gal · 82.88 L
Estimated CO2
97.3 kg one way
Round trip: 194.6 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $42.63 $85.26
Mid-grade $4.23 $46.33 $92.66
Premium $4.55 $49.81 $99.62
Diesel $5.41 $59.26 $118.52

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between West Valley City and Kanab. The current time is 11:47:25.

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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.