How far is West Valley City, UT from Richmond, UT?
The driving distance from West Valley City, UT to Richmond, UT is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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 02h 04m.
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.
City in Weber 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 Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Valley City and Richmond.
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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
2.2 mi · 5 min · 3500 South
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Take the ramp straight toward I 215 North
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
8.6 mi · 9 min · Belt Route
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Keep slight right to continue on Belt Route
2.4 mi · 3 min · Belt Route
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
10.2 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
37.9 mi · 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 91
899 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto 1100 South
4.5 mi · 6 min · 1100 South
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Continue straight
18.9 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto 1000 West
5.5 mi · 8 min · 1000 West
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Turn right onto Airport Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Airport Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
10.2 mi · 15 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
67 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Valley City and Richmond.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
37.9 mi · 00h 39m
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 Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Valley City to Richmond?
The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Pleasant View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from West Valley City and 51.8 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.21 one way or $28.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Valley City and Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant View
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 Pleasant View.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Valley City and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 85.61 mi (137.78 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 Richmond
City in Cache County, Utah
| Population | 2,899 |
| Coordinates | 41.9227100, -111.8135600 |
| Altitude | 1405 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richmond (-111.81356, 41.92271)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $14.21 | $28.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $15.44 | $30.89 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $16.60 | $33.21 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $19.75 | $39.51 |
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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