How far is West Valley City, UT from Oakley, UT?
The driving distance from West Valley City, UT to Oakley, UT is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Valley City and Oakley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Valley City and Oakley.
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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
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 248: Park City, Kamas
1983 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Kearns Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Kearns Boulevard
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Turn left onto Brown's Canyon Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Brown's Canyon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Valley City and Oakley.
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.
Sunny leaving West Valley City and Sunny near Oakley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Valley City to Oakley?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.4 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 24.4 miles from West Valley City and 24.4 miles from Oakley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:24 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Valley City and Sunny near Oakley.
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.
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
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Provo
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Valley City and Oakley. Straight-line distance: 36.72 mi (59.09 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 Oakley
City in Summit County, Utah, United a
| Population | 1,763 |
| Coordinates | 40.7146700, -111.3007400 |
| Altitude | 1961 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakley (-111.30074, 40.71467)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.70 | $13.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $7.28 | $14.55 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $7.82 | $15.65 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
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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