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

The driving distance from West Valley City, UT to Tooele, UT is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
29.29 mi
00h 41m
Flight
19.14 mi
30.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.14 mi
Kilometers
30.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.29 mi
Kilometers
47.13 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tooele
Fri, May 15, 12:07 PM MDT
Return by in West Valley City
Fri, May 15, 12:48 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Valley City
2026-05-15T11:25
Arrive Tooele
Fri, May 15, 12:07 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:06 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

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
Highland
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From West Valley City
14.7 mi
00h 20m
To Tooele
14.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, May 15 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, May 15 1:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Atlas Way

    142 m · 19 sec · Atlas Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3650 South

    1248 ft · 45 sec · 3650 South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4800 West

    1346 ft · 40 sec · 4800 West

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 3500 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 3500 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    45 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    720 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Mountain View Corridor

    2 mi · 2 min · Mountain View Corridor

  8. 8

    Turn left onto SR 201 West

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto 2100 South Freeway

    10.8 mi · 14 min · 2100 South Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 36 South: Tooele

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on SR 36

    11.5 mi · 17 min · SR 36

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    23 m · 2 sec · Vine Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 36
11.5 mi · 39%
2100 South Freeway
10.8 mi · 37%
Mountain View Corridor
1.99 mi · 7%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.92 mi · 7%
3500 South
1.27 mi · 4%
SR 36 South
0.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

SR 36

Continue on SR 36

11.5 mi · 00h 17m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland
00h 20m from West Valley City
Leave By
7:06 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving West Valley City and Mostly Clear near Tooele.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Highland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from West Valley City and 14.7 miles from Tooele.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 7:06 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around West Valley City and Mostly Clear near Tooele.

Stop Ideas Near Highland

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

18 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

18 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

59 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

65 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Valley City and Tooele. Straight-line distance: 19.14 mi (30.81 km).

West Valley City

#1 West Valley City

The second most populous city in Utah.

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

#2 Tooele

City in and county seat of Tooele County, Utah, United States

Population37,046
Coordinates40.5307800, -112.2982800
Altitude1537
CountryUnited States
Start: West Valley City (-112.00105, 40.69161)
End: Tooele (-112.29828, 40.53078)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.91 L · about $4.01
Round trip
$8.02
2.06 gal · 7.82 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.01 $8.02
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.36 $8.72
Premium $4.55 $4.69 $9.37
Diesel $5.41 $5.57 $11.15

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Valley City and Tooele. The current time is 11:25:37.

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.