Origin
Magna, UT
Night in Magna on Saturday
Local time
10:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Magna, 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
23m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Magna, UT
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West Jordan, UT
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Trip Overview
Magna, UT to West Jordan, UT is 16.8 miles and takes about 23 minutes via SR 201 and Redwood Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward drive stays within Utah's Mountain West region, connecting two adjacent communities. It’s a practical, no-frills trip perfect for a quick errand or a simple connection between towns. You won't encounter significant scenic detours, but it offers a clear path for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this a functional transit rather than a destination in itself.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 201 | 7 mi | 8m |
| Belt Route | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Redwood Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Magna Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 8400 West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Spencer Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 7800 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 201
— 7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magna, UT and West Jordan, UT.
1
Start on Spencer Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Spencer Avenue
2
Turn right onto Magna Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Magna Main Street
3
Turn left onto SR 111
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
8400 West
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward SR 201
5
Merge onto SR 201
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 201
Use the right lane.
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 1.2 and 16.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 201
Merge onto SR 201
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
8.3 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
14.1 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
14.4 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
16.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
SR 48 / 7800 South
Turn right onto SR 48 / 7800 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.66 one way
$5.32 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.00 | $5.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 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 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
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
Night in West Jordan on Saturday
Local time
10:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°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
6 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
23m 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 drive presents a mixed profile, with 42% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on SR 201 and Redwood Road, offering a blend of faster driving and more localized road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is about 7 miles on SR 201, allowing for a period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road character shifts, moving from more arterial highway conditions to potentially more urban or suburban street driving as you approach your destination. Expect a functional and direct driving experience throughout.
42% 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: 7 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 1.2 miles in near SR 201.
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 16.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (SR 201): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 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 23m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). 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 7 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 1.2 miles (SR 201): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 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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