How far is West Valley City, UT from Moab, UT?
The driving distance from West Valley City, UT to Moab, UT is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196 miles (315.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Carbon County, Utah, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Valley City and Moab.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Valley City and Moab.
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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
39 mi · 42 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Price
884 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 6 East: Price
1212 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on State Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on West Highway Drive
2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
75.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 191: Crescent Junction, Moab
1555 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Arches, Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands
26.9 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
95 m · 20 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Center Street
25 m · 8 sec · Center Street
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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 Moab.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
75.8 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Valley City and Sunny near Moab.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Valley City to Moab?
The road trip is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Price is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116 miles from West Valley City and 116.1 miles from Moab.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196 miles (315.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 7:48 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.88 one way or $63.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Valley City and Sunny near Moab.
Stop Ideas Near Price
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 Price.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Valley City and Moab. Straight-line distance: 196.03 mi (315.48 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 Moab
City in Grand County, Utah, United States
| Population | 5,373 |
| Coordinates | 38.5733200, -109.5498400 |
| Altitude | 1227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moab (-109.54984, 38.57332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 373 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $31.88 | $63.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $34.65 | $69.30 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $37.26 | $74.51 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $44.32 | $88.65 |
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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