How far is West Valley City, UT from Payson, UT?
The driving distance from West Valley City, UT to Payson, UT is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Utah 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 Payson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Valley City and Payson.
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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
46 mi · 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 115: Payson, Main St
1201 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 100 North
55 m · 5 sec · 100 North
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Turn right
105 m · 25 sec
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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 Payson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
46 mi · 00h 49m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Payson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Valley City to Payson?
The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
American Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from West Valley City and 28.5 miles from Payson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:14 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.82 one way or $15.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Valley City and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Payson.
Stop Ideas Near American Fork
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 American Fork.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Valley City and Payson. Straight-line distance: 46.91 mi (75.49 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 Payson
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 21,033 |
| Coordinates | 40.0444000, -111.7321500 |
| Altitude | 1418 |
| Country | United States |
End: Payson (-111.73215, 40.0444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.82 | $15.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $8.50 | $17.01 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $9.14 | $18.29 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $10.88 | $21.76 |
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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