Origin
Highland, UT
Morning in Highland on Sunday
Local time
9:11 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Highland, 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
24m
Distance
17.8 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland, UT
Sandra Seitamaa
West Jordan, UT
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Trip Overview
Highland, UT to West Jordan, UT is 17.8 miles and takes about 24 minutes via SR 201, Belt Route, and Redwood Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive connecting two points within the Mountain West region of Utah. You'll primarily be on well-traveled local roads and some highway segments, making it a practical option for a quick trip or an addition to a longer journey. Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between different road types. Given its brevity, this route is easily completed in a single day, offering convenience and minimal travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 201 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Belt Route | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Redwood Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| 9180 West | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 9050 West | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Magna Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 7800 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 201
— 8.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland, UT and West Jordan, UT.
1
Start on 9050 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
9050 West
2
At end of road, turn left onto Magna Main Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Magna Main Street
3
Turn right onto 9180 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
9180 West
4
Take the ramp
276 ft
·
7 sec
Toward SR 201 Eastbound
5
Merge onto SR 201
8.1 mi
·
9 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 17.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Magna Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto Magna Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
9.3 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
15 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
15.4 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
17.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
SR 48 / 7800 South
Turn right onto SR 48 / 7800 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.82 one way
$5.64 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.96 | $5.91 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
West Jordan, UT
Morning in West Jordan on Sunday
Local time
9:11 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
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
24m 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?
This route offers a mixed drive, with 46% of it being highway. You'll experience stretches on SR 201, Belt Route, and Redwood Road, each offering a slightly different feel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 8.1 miles on SR 201, providing a consistent pace for that segment. As you travel, you'll notice the transition from potentially more open highway to more developed road sections. This blend means you won't be stuck in a single driving environment for the entire 24-minute journey.
46% 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: 8.1 mi on SR 201.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.5 miles in near Magna Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 17.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Magna Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 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 24m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). 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 8.1 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 0.5 miles (Magna Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 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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