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

The driving distance from West Valley City, UT to Monroe, UT is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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
173.55 mi
03h 12m
Flight
142.59 mi
229.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.59 mi
Kilometers
229.47 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.55 mi
Kilometers
279.3 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Tue, May 5, 12:31 AM MDT
Return by in West Valley City
Tue, May 5, 3:43 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Valley City
2026-05-04T21:19
Arrive Monroe
Tue, May 5, 12:31 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM MDT

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

Leave by
10:36 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
Nephi
UT

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

From West Valley City
86.8 mi
01h 36m
To Monroe
86.7 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
72°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    108.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Scipio

    2261 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Street

    24.4 mi · 29 min · State Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1783 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit left toward I 70 West: Richfield

    2180 ft · 53 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Elsinore, Monroe

    2170 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Elsinore Road

    94 m · 5 sec · Elsinore Road

  25. 25

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West 3000 North

    2886 ft · 1 min · West 3000 North

  27. 27

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East 100 South

    52 m · 7 sec · East 100 South

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 100 South

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
108 mi · 62%
State Street
24.4 mi · 14%
I 70 West
16.9 mi · 10%
Main Street
4.19 mi · 2%
Belt Route
3.32 mi · 2%
I 15 South
1.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

108 mi · 01h 49m

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
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
142.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nephi
01h 36m from West Valley City
Leave By
10:36 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Valley City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Nephi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.8 miles from West Valley City and 86.7 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.83 one way or $47.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 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 Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Nephi

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

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

RAIL

Provo

59 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Helper

84 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

117 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

117 mi away
300 South 600 West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Valley City and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 142.59 mi (229.47 km).

West Valley City

#1 West Valley City

The second most populous city in Utah.

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

#2 Monroe

City in Sevier County, Utah, United States

Population2,383
Coordinates38.6299700, -112.1207600
Altitude1644
CountryUnited States
Start: West Valley City (-112.00105, 40.69161)
End: Monroe (-112.12076, 38.62997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.18 L · about $23.83
Round trip
$47.65
12.24 gal · 46.36 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $23.83 $47.65
Mid-grade $4.23 $25.89 $51.79
Premium $4.55 $27.84 $55.68
Diesel $5.41 $33.12 $66.24

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between West Valley City and Monroe. The current time is 21:19:45.

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.