How far is West Valley City, UT from Pleasant Grove, UT?

The driving distance from West Valley City, UT to Pleasant Grove, UT is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.99 mi
00h 45m
Flight
26.5 mi
42.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.5 mi
Kilometers
42.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.99 mi
Kilometers
54.7 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant Grove
Mon, Jun 1, 6:44 AM MDT
Return by in West Valley City
Mon, Jun 1, 7:30 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Valley City
2026-06-01T05:59
Arrive Pleasant Grove
Mon, Jun 1, 6:44 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Valley City
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Draper
UT

The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

From West Valley City
17 mi
00h 22m
To Pleasant Grove
17 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.6 mi · 23 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 135: Pleasant Grove Boulevard

    1606 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 135: American Fork, Pleasant Grove, Lindon

    39 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pleasant Grove Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Grove Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Center Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Center Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 64%
Belt Route
3.32 mi · 10%
I 15 South
1.77 mi · 5%
Pleasant Grove Boulevard
1.59 mi · 5%
4700 South
1.39 mi · 4%
Bangerter Highway
1.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

21.6 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Draper
00h 22m from West Valley City
Leave By
7:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Valley City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pleasant Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Draper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from West Valley City and 17 miles from Pleasant Grove.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Valley City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pleasant Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Draper

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

27 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

27 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

37 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

78 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Valley City and Pleasant Grove. Straight-line distance: 26.5 mi (42.64 km).

West Valley City

#1 West Valley City

The second most populous city in Utah.

Population135,248
Coordinates40.6916100, -112.0010500
Altitude1312
CountryUnited States
Pleasant Grove

#2 Pleasant Grove

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population38,241
Coordinates40.3641200, -111.7385400
Altitude1409
CountryUnited States
Start: West Valley City (-112.00105, 40.69161)
End: Pleasant Grove (-111.73854, 40.36412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.54 L · about $4.67
Round trip
$9.34
2.4 gal · 9.08 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.67 $9.34
Mid-grade $4.23 $5.08 $10.15
Premium $4.55 $5.46 $10.92
Diesel $5.41 $6.49 $12.99

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between West Valley City and Pleasant Grove. The current time is 05:59:42.

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.