Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Salt Lake, UT
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West Jordan, UT
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This straightforward 18.8-mile drive from North Salt Lake to West Jordan, Utah, can be completed in about 24 minutes, making it an ideal quick trip. With a minimal fuel cost of around $3, it’s an economical option for a single day. The route primarily utilizes Veterans Memorial Highway and Highway 89, with a portion on 7800 South, offering a taste of local driving. Since it's so short, you won't need an overnight stay; flexibility is key here. Both starting and ending points are within the Mountain West region, so no significant regional shifts will occur.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 14.3 mi | 15m |
| Highway 89 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 7800 South | 1 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Holden Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 700 West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 7200 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 350 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between North Salt Lake, UT and West Jordan, UT.
Start on 350 North
Turn right onto US 89
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto SR 48
Turn left onto 700 West
Continue on Holden Street
Turn right onto Center Street
Continue on 7800 South
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 89 / Highway 89
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 48: 7200 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 48: West Jordan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto 700 West
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.98 one way
$5.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.35 | $6.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in North Salt Lake on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
MDT
Current temp
52°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in West Jordan on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Partly Cloudy
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.
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this short journey, with only about 7% of the route on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 14.3 miles along Veterans Memorial Highway. As you transition from Veterans Memorial Highway to Highway 89 and then onto 7800 South, you'll notice the character of the road shift from a more open highway feel to more frequent intersections and local traffic. This means keeping your attention on navigation and anticipating turns will be important throughout.
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 early in the drive near US 89 / Highway 89.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 18.8 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: near the start (US 89 / Highway 89): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 18.8 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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