How far is Wolf Creek, UT from West Valley City, UT?
The driving distance from Wolf Creek, UT to West Valley City, UT is about 61 miles (98.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Davis County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wolf Creek and West Valley City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolf Creek and West Valley City.
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Start on the route
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Juniper Lane
93 m · 17 sec · Juniper Lane
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Turn right onto Wolf Creek Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wolf Creek Drive
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Continue on 5100 East
5.2 mi · 8 min · 5100 East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ogden Canyon
5.1 mi · 11 min · Ogden Canyon
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Turn left onto Valley Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Valley Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 20th Street
31 m · 9 sec · 20th Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard
4.3 mi · 8 min · Harrison Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Harrison Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Harrison Boulevard
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Turn left
12.2 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Legacy Parkway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Legacy Parkway
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Merge slight right onto Belt Route
9 mi · 10 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 171: 3500 South
1367 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto 3500 South
2.3 mi · 5 min · 3500 South
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Turn left onto 4400 West
1263 ft · 33 sec · 4400 West
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Turn right onto 3650 South
1403 ft · 55 sec · 3650 South
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Turn left onto Atlas Way
142 m · 16 sec · Atlas Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atlas Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wolf Creek and West Valley City.
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.
Longest stretch
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12.2 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Wolf Creek and Sunny near West Valley City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wolf Creek to West Valley City?
The road trip is about 61 miles (98.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 27.5 miles from Wolf Creek and 33.5 miles from West Valley City.
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 15.8 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 4:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wolf Creek and Sunny near West Valley City.
Stop Ideas Near Fruit Heights
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 Wolf Creek and West Valley City. Straight-line distance: 45.25 mi (72.83 km).
#1 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.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3332700, -111.8271600 |
| Altitude | 1626 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Valley City
The second most populous city in Utah.
| Population | 135,248 |
| Coordinates | 40.6916100, -112.0010500 |
| Altitude | 1312 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlas Way (-112.001182, 40.69161)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $4.83 | $10.38 | $20.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $11.01 | $22.03 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $11.52 | $23.04 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
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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