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

The driving distance from West Valley City, UT to Roy, UT is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.53 mi
00h 46m
Flight
32.5 mi
52.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.5 mi
Kilometers
52.3 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.53 mi
Kilometers
63.62 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roy
Fri, May 1, 9:19 AM MDT
Return by in West Valley City
Fri, May 1, 10:06 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Valley City
2026-05-01T08:32
Arrive Roy
Fri, May 1, 9:19 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Valley City
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Centerville
UT

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

From West Valley City
19.8 mi
00h 23m
To Roy
19.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
69°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Atlas Way

    142 m · 20 sec · Atlas Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 3650 South

    1403 ft · 53 sec · 3650 South

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 4400 West

    1263 ft · 35 sec · 4400 West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 3500 South

    2.2 mi · 5 min · 3500 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 215 North

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    8.6 mi · 9 min · Belt Route

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Route

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Belt Route

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.1 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 97

    1157 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 97

    1581 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 5600 South

    1133 ft · 23 sec · 5600 South

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5600 South

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 61%
Belt Route
11.1 mi · 28%
3500 South
2.24 mi · 6%
I 215 North
0.64 mi · 2%
SR 97
0.52 mi · 1%
3650 South
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

14.1 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
32.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
00h 23m from West Valley City
Leave By
4:56 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Valley City and Sunny near Roy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from West Valley City and 19.8 miles from Roy.

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

The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.41 one way or $10.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Valley City and Sunny near Roy.

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

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

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

BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

17 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

18 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

35 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

79 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Valley City and Roy. Straight-line distance: 32.5 mi (52.3 km).

West Valley City

#1 West Valley City

The second most populous city in Utah.

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

#2 Roy

City in Weber County, Utah, United States

Population39,559
Coordinates41.1616100, -112.0263300
Altitude1384
CountryUnited States
Start: West Valley City (-112.00105, 40.69161)
End: Roy (-112.02633, 41.16161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.28 L · about $5.41
Round trip
$10.82
2.78 gal · 10.56 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.41 $10.82
Mid-grade $4.23 $5.88 $11.76
Premium $4.55 $6.32 $12.65
Diesel $5.41 $7.52 $15.05

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between West Valley City and Roy. The current time is 08:32:33.

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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.