Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
71.8 mi
116 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mantua, UT
Explora Andalucia
West Jordan, UT
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Mantua, UT to West Jordan, UT is 71.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 21 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway and Belt Route, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah, making it a straightforward drive. The profile suggests you'll spend most of your time on surface roads, offering a more local feel than a pure interstate cruise. With a recommended one-day duration and a modest fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick trip between these two Utah locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 37.1 mi | 38m |
| Belt Route | 13 mi | 13m |
| Legacy Parkway | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| US 89 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Redwood Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| 100 South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 15 Business | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 78 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,031 veh/hr typical · worst 5,856
Quietest
2 AM
~264 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
19.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 79 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Mantua, UT and West Jordan, UT.
Start on Main Street
Turn right onto 100 South
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 89; US 91
Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
Merge onto I 15; I 84
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
Take the exit
Continue on SR 67
Merge onto I 215
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto SR 68
Turn right onto SR 48
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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.
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Mantua, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 27.5 and 71.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Legacy Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 68: Redwood Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 68: 6200 South West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto SR 48 / 7800 South
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$12.45 one way
$24.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.02 | $26.05 |
| premium | $4.95 | $13.99 | $27.99 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $15.83 | $31.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.54 | $3.45 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.60 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Mantua on Friday
Local time
6:01 AM
MDT
Current temp
54°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in West Jordan on Friday
Local time
6:01 AM
MDT
Current temp
59°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route covers 71.8 miles with 24% on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 37.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a mix of highway cruising and navigating city streets, as indicated by the 'mostly surface roads' profile. This means you'll encounter more frequent intersections and varying speed limits as you get closer to West Jordan.
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 27.5 miles in near I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
493 ft
Total Descent
1,318 ft
Highest Point
5,198 ft
Elevation Range
978 ft
Notable High Points
Founded 1863
Founded 1849
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 71.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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