How far is Woods Cross, UT from West Valley City, UT?
The driving distance from Woods Cross, UT to West Valley City, UT is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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The capital of Utah.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woods Cross and West Valley City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woods Cross and West Valley City.
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Start on 1875 South
1 m · 2 sec · 1875 South
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Turn right onto 500 West
55 m · 31 sec · 500 West
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Continue on 500 West
2125 ft · 45 sec · 500 West
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Continue on Main Street
2004 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 2600 South
980 ft · 26 sec · 2600 South
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City
2101 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Belt Route
10.8 mi · 12 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 Woods Cross 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.
Belt Route
Keep slight right to continue on Belt Route
10.8 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Woods Cross 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 Woods Cross to West Valley City?
The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Salt Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Woods Cross and 8.5 miles from West Valley City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woods Cross and Sunny near West Valley City.
Stop Ideas Near Salt Lake City
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woods Cross and West Valley City. Straight-line distance: 13.68 mi (22.01 km).
#1 Woods Cross
City in Davis County, Utah, United States
| Population | 11,668 |
| Coordinates | 40.8716100, -111.8921600 |
| Altitude | 1334 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
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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