How far is West Valley City, UT from Wolf Creek, UT?

The driving distance from West Valley City, UT to Wolf Creek, UT is about 55.9 miles (90 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.94 mi
01h 21m
Flight
45.25 mi
72.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.25 mi
Kilometers
72.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.94 mi
Kilometers
90.03 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wolf Creek
Thu, Oct 15, 8:07 PM MDT
Return by in West Valley City
Thu, Oct 15, 9:29 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Valley City
2026-10-15T18:46
Arrive Wolf Creek
Thu, Oct 15, 8:07 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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

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
Fruit Heights
UT

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

From West Valley City
28 mi
00h 40m
To Wolf Creek
28 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM MDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on South Ogden

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 109

    3181 ft · 42 sec · Oak Hills Drive Exit

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Harrison Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 10 min · Harrison Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 20th Street

    31 m · 5 sec · 20th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Valley Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Valley Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ogden Canyon Road

    5.1 mi · 11 min · Ogden Canyon Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    6.6 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Juniper Lane

    93 m · 18 sec · Juniper Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Route
11.1 mi · 20%
Veterans Memorial Highway
10.2 mi · 18%
South Ogden
5.59 mi · 10%
Harrison Boulevard
5.34 mi · 10%
Ogden Canyon Road
5.11 mi · 9%
Oak Hills Drive Exit
3.62 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

10.2 mi · 00h 11m

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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fruit Heights
00h 40m from West Valley City
Leave By
3:48 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Valley City and Sunny near Wolf Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.9 miles (90 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Fruit Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from West Valley City and 28 miles from Wolf Creek.

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

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:48 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.52 one way or $19.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fruit Heights

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

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

BUS

Ogden, Utah

22 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

30 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

30 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

92 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Valley City and Wolf Creek. Straight-line distance: 45.25 mi (72.83 km).

West Valley City

#1 West Valley City

The second most populous city in Utah.

Population135,248
Coordinates40.6916100, -112.0010500
Altitude1312
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wolf Creek

Situated in the Ogden Valley within Weber County, this census-designated place sits at an elevation of 5,335 feet along the eastern slopes of the Wasatch Range.

Population0
Coordinates41.3332700, -111.8271600
Altitude1626
CountryUnited States
Start: West Valley City (-112.00105, 40.69161)
End: Wolf Creek (-111.82716, 41.33327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.47 L · about $9.52
Round trip
$19.03
3.94 gal · 14.94 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.83 $9.52 $19.03
Mid-grade $5.12 $10.09 $20.18
Premium $5.36 $10.56 $21.11
Diesel $6.28 $12.37 $24.74

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Valley City and Wolf Creek. The current time is 18:46:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.