How far is West Valley City, UT from South Salt Lake, UT?

The driving distance from West Valley City, UT to South Salt Lake, UT is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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
9.05 mi
00h 14m
Flight
6.2 mi
9.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.2 mi
Kilometers
9.98 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.05 mi
Kilometers
14.56 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Salt Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 4:29 AM MDT
Return by in West Valley City
Sat, Apr 18, 4:43 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Valley City
2026-04-18T04:15
Arrive South Salt Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 4:29 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM MDT

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

Leave by
8:02 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
Centerfield
UT

City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States

From West Valley City
4.5 mi
00h 07m
To South Salt Lake
4.5 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph SSE
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Valley City and South Salt Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Valley City and South Salt Lake.

  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

    1.3 km · 2 min · 3500 South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bangerter Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Bangerter Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 201 East: Salt Lake City

    2126 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto 2100 South Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · 2100 South Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cheyenne

    2737 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1292 ft · 16 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 89: State Street

    1989 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Street

    95 m · 16 sec · State Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 2400 South

    63 m · 11 sec · 2400 South

  13. 13

    Turn right

    80 m · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Street

    19 m · 2 sec · State Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Valley City and South Salt Lake.

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
166.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2100 South Freeway
4.03 mi · 45%
Bangerter Highway
1.92 mi · 21%
3500 South
0.8 mi · 9%
I 80 East
0.52 mi · 6%
SR 201 East
0.4 mi · 4%
US 89
0.38 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

2100 South Freeway

Merge slight left onto 2100 South Freeway

4.03 mi · 00h 05m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerfield
00h 07m from West Valley City
Leave By
8:02 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Valley City and Patchy Frost then Sunny near South Salt Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Valley City to South Salt Lake?

The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Centerfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from West Valley City and 4.5 miles from South Salt Lake.

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

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (10 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.25 one way or $2.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Valley City and Patchy Frost then Sunny near South Salt Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Centerfield

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

8 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

8 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

55 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

59 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Valley City and South Salt Lake. Straight-line distance: 6.2 mi (9.98 km).

West Valley City

#1 West Valley City

The second most populous city in Utah.

Population135,248
Coordinates40.6916100, -112.0010500
Altitude1312
CountryUnited States
South Salt Lake

#2 South Salt Lake

City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Population25,248
Coordinates40.7188400, -111.8882700
Altitude1297
CountryUnited States
Start: West Valley City (-112.00105, 40.69161)
End: South Salt Lake (-111.88827, 40.71884)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.21 L · about $1.25
Round trip
$2.49
0.64 gal · 2.42 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.25 $2.49
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.35 $2.71
Premium $4.55 $1.46 $2.91
Diesel $5.41 $1.73 $3.46

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between West Valley City and South Salt Lake. The current time is 04:15:04.

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.