How far is West Valley City, UT from Vernal, UT?
The driving distance from West Valley City, UT to Vernal, UT is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Duchesne County, Utah, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Valley City and Vernal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Valley City and Vernal.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · 3500 South
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Turn left onto Bangerter Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Bangerter Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 201 East: Salt Lake City
2126 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto 2100 South Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · 2100 South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cheyenne
2737 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23.8 mi · 26 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
1224 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 40: Heber, Vernal
2081 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
86.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
27.3 mi · 31 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1993 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on North 200 East
972 ft · 17 sec · North 200 East
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Turn right onto East 200 North
11.7 mi · 13 min · East 200 North
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
17.3 mi · 20 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Vernal Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · South Vernal Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Vernal Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Valley City and Vernal.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 40
Merge slight left
86.5 mi · 01h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving West Valley City and Sunny near Vernal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Valley City to Vernal?
The road trip is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Tabiona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.3 miles from West Valley City and 88.5 miles from Vernal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 10:06 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.29 one way or $48.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Valley City and Sunny near Vernal.
Stop Ideas Near Tabiona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Valley City and Vernal. Straight-line distance: 130.77 mi (210.45 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 Vernal
City in and county seat fo Uintah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 10,468 |
| Coordinates | 40.4555200, -109.5287500 |
| Altitude | 1624 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vernal (-109.52875, 40.45552)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $24.29 | $48.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $26.40 | $52.80 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $28.39 | $56.77 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $33.77 | $67.54 |
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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