How far is West Valley City, UT from Santa Clara, UT?
The driving distance from West Valley City, UT to Santa Clara, UT is about 304.7 miles (490.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.4 miles (420.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Millard 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 Santa Clara.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Valley City and Santa Clara.
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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
288.5 mi · 4 hr 44 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
2.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right
65 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Bluff Street
1 mi · 2 min · Bluff Street
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Continue on West Sunset Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Boulevard
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Continue on Santa Clara Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · Santa Clara Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Santa Clara Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Valley City and Santa Clara.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
289 mi · 04h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Valley City and Sunny near Santa Clara.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Valley City to Santa Clara?
The road trip is about 304.7 miles (490.3 km) and usually takes 05h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Meadow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.4 miles from West Valley City and 152.3 miles from Santa Clara.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.4 miles (420.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.85 one way or $83.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Valley City and Sunny near Santa Clara.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Valley City and Santa Clara. Straight-line distance: 261.43 mi (420.73 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 Santa Clara
City in Washingon County, Utah, United States
| Population | 8,632 |
| Coordinates | 37.1330400, -113.6541300 |
| Altitude | 842 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Clara (-113.65413, 37.13304)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 490 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $41.85 | $83.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $45.48 | $90.97 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $48.90 | $97.80 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $58.18 | $116.36 |
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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