Origin
Cedar Hills, UT
Morning in Cedar Hills on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Hills, UT to West Jordan, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This short 23.4-mile drive from Cedar Hills to West Jordan, UT, is easily manageable in about 33 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway and Timpanogos Highway, with no significant highway driving. Budget around $4 for fuel for this quick journey. The region remains within the Mountain West, offering a consistent landscape. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as part of a larger itinerary, allowing for plenty of flexibility.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 10.7 mi | 11m |
| Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Timpanogos Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| 9000 South | 2 mi | 3m |
| Redwood Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North County Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Hills Drive | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 7800 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 10.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Hills, UT and West Jordan, UT.
1
Start on North Sage Road West
70 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Sage Road West
2
Turn right onto Cedar Hills Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Hills Drive
3
Enter roundabout onto Cedar Hills Drive
118 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cedar Hills Drive
4
Continue on Cedar Hills Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cedar Hills Drive
5
Turn right onto SR 129
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North County Boulevard
6
Turn left onto SR 92
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Timpanogos Highway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 92
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
8
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 15; US 89
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 295
Toward SR 209: 9000 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
507 ft
·
14 sec
Toward SR 209: 9000 South, West Jordan
12
Turn slight left onto SR 209
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
9000 South
13
Turn right onto SR 68
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Redwood Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto SR 48
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
7800 South
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
SR 48
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 21.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Salt Lake City
7
19.4 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
19.7 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
21.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn right onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.71 one way
$7.42 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
West Jordan, UT
Morning in West Jordan on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this trip, with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. This route involves frequent turns and changes in road type as you navigate local streets and arterial roads. It's less about open-road cruising and more about efficient navigation through populated areas, so be prepared for a dynamic driving experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 23.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cedar Hills, UT and West Jordan, UT, road signs point toward Salt Lake City and Jordan.
Salt Lake City
8.7 mi in
|
~14m
|
via I 15; US 89
Jordan
19.7 mi in
|
~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at West Jordan, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Jordan, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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