This 189-mile drive from Beaver, UT to West Jordan, UT is manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 14 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with Veterans Memorial Highway being the longest continuous stretch at 183.1 miles. Expect a fuel cost around $30 for this journey. Given its location within the Mountain West region, this route offers a straightforward drive without the need for an overnight stop. It’s a practical choice if you’re looking for a direct transit between these two Utah locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
94.5 miles from Beaver, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 36m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
183.1 mi
3h 3m
9000 South
2 mi
3m
Redwood Road
1.5 mi
2m
North Main Street
1.5 mi
3m
7800 South
<0.1 mi
<1m
East 200 North Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 183.1 mi, about 3h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaver, UT and West Jordan, UT.
1
Start on SR 153
64 ft·3 sec·East 200 North Street
2
Turn right onto I 15 Bu; SR 160
1.5 mi·3 min·North Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·55 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
4
Merge onto I 15
183 mi·3 hr 3 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 295Toward SR 209: 9000 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
507 ft·14 sec
Toward SR 209: 9000 South, West Jordan
7
Turn slight left onto SR 209
2.0 mi·3 min·9000 South
8
Turn right onto SR 68
1.5 mi·2 min·Redwood Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto SR 48
86 ft·1 sec·7800 South
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
SR 48
Trip Plan
With a duration of just over 3 hours, this 189-mile trip is best tackled in one go, so you can leave whenever it suits your schedule. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point to stretch your legs. The fuel cost is estimated at $30, so ensure your tank is adequately full before departing Beaver, UT. Since this is a local route with a 0% highway share, pay close attention to local speed limits and traffic signals, especially as you approach and enter West Jordan.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 94.5 miles from Beaver, UT, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 183.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 42 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.5 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Jordan, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beaver, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beaver, UT
This is one driving day of about 189 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Beaver, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 183.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 189 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.9 mi into trip|~4m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
185.1 mi into trip|~3h 7m in
Take the exit toward SR 209: 9000 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 295
Toward SR 209: 9000 South
7
185.4 mi into trip|~3h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 209: 9000 South, West Jordan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 209: 9000 South, West Jordan
6
187.5 mi into trip|~3h 12m in|SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn right onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
189 mi into trip|~3h 14m in|SR 48 / 7800 South
Turn left onto SR 48 / 7800 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.95 one way
$59.90 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg66 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$31.39
$62.79
premium
$4.53
$33.71
$67.43
diesel
$5.61
$41.73
$83.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
56.7
0
$19.85
$9.07
Efficient EV
47.3
0
$16.54
$7.56
EV Truck/SUV
75.6
0
$26.46
$12.10
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Beaver, UT
Late night
in Beaver on Tuesday
Local time
3:11 AM
MDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
West Jordan, UT
Late night
in West Jordan on Tuesday
Local time
3:11 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
29 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
$12
near mile 169.5
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you won't be on high-speed interstates for this 189-mile journey as the highway share is 0%. The majority of your travel will be along Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 183.1 miles. As you transition towards West Jordan, expect to utilize roads like 9000 South and Redwood Road. The character of the drive is less about sweeping vistas and more about navigating through communities and varied terrain typical of local transit.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 183.1 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Beaver in Central Utah is a town of 3,200 people (2019) close to the Tushar Mountains, and anyone who visits the town feels like they are at the foothills of the Rockies.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 183.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at West Jordan, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
