Origin
Grantsville, UT
Morning in Grantsville on Sunday
Local time
8:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grantsville, UT to West Jordan, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
39.5 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grantsville, UT
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West Jordan, UT
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Trip Overview
This 39.5-mile drive from Grantsville to West Jordan, Utah, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 50 minutes, making it ideal for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate on SR 201 and West Main Street, with a portion on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $6, reflecting its relatively short distance. This route offers a mixed driving experience within the Mountain West region, perfect for a quick transition between towns without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 201 | 14.4 mi | 17m |
| West Main Street | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 6.6 mi | 6m |
| Belt Route | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Redwood Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| 7800 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 201
— 14.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grantsville, UT and West Jordan, UT.
1
Start on SR 138
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 80 East: Salt Lake City
3
Merge onto I 80
6.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 102
Toward SR 201 East: 2100 South
Use the slight right lane.
5
Continue on SR 201
14 mi
·
17 min
·
SR 201
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 15A
Toward I 215 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 215
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 13
Toward SR 68: Redwood Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
310 ft
·
7 sec
Toward SR 68: 6200 South West
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto SR 68
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Redwood Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto SR 48
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
7800 South
Use the right lane.
12
Arrive at destination
SR 48
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Grantsville, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 16.1 and 39.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
16.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward SR 201 East: 2100 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 102
Toward SR 201 East: 2100 South
7
31 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward I 215 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15A
Toward I 215 South
7
36.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward SR 68: Redwood Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward SR 68: Redwood Road
7
37.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 68: 6200 South West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 68: 6200 South West
6
39.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
SR 48 / 7800 South
Turn right onto SR 48 / 7800 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.26 one way
$12.52 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.05 | $14.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Sunday
Local time
8:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
41°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
21 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
50m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 37% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.4 miles on SR 201, offering a chance for consistent speed. The road's character shifts from potentially more local roads in Grantsville to faster sections as you approach West Jordan. This blend means you'll experience both steady cruising and moments of more varied driving conditions, keeping the journey engaging for its short duration.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.4 mi on SR 201.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 39.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 39.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.4 miles on SR 201. 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 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.7 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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