How far is West Valley City, UT from Midway, UT?
The driving distance from West Valley City, UT to Midway, UT is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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.
Census-designated place in Summit County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Valley City and Midway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Valley City and Midway.
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Start on Atlas Way
142 m · 20 sec · Atlas Way
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Turn right onto 3650 South
1403 ft · 53 sec · 3650 South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4400 West
1263 ft · 35 sec · 4400 West
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Turn right onto 3500 South
1.3 km · 2 min · 3500 South
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Turn left onto Bangerter Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Bangerter Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 201 East: Salt Lake City
2126 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto 2100 South Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · 2100 South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cheyenne
2737 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23.8 mi · 26 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
1224 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 40: Heber, Vernal
2081 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto River Road
3 mi · 5 min · River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward River Road
35 m · 2 sec · River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto River Road
2421 ft · 48 sec · River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Road
24 m · 2 sec · River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto River Road
1283 ft · 26 sec · River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward River Road
16 m · 1 sec · River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto River Road
1072 ft · 21 sec · River Road
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Continue on 400 East
1204 ft · 28 sec · 400 East
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Turn right onto Main Street
2953 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Valley City and Midway.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Valley City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Valley City to Midway?
The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 25 miles from West Valley City and 25.1 miles from Midway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 4:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around West Valley City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midway.
Stop Ideas Near Summit Park
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 Summit Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Valley City and Midway. Straight-line distance: 30.29 mi (48.74 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 Midway
City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 5,465 |
| Coordinates | 40.5121800, -111.4743500 |
| Altitude | 1702 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midway (-111.47435, 40.51218)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
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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