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Trip from Salt Lake City, 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

20m

Distance

13.3 mi

21 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Salt Lake City, UT, UT

Salt Lake City, UT

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city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

West Jordan, UT

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Trip Overview

Salt Lake City, UT to West Jordan, UT is 13.3 miles and takes about 20m via I 15 ALT, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. It's a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward and quick connection between two points. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand, a commute, or as a short segment of a larger regional exploration. You'll find it to be a practical and efficient way to get from one place to another without significant detours.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 15 ALT 9 mi 9m
7800 South 1 mi 1m
West Temple 0.6 mi 1m
Center Street 0.4 mi <1m
Holden Street 0.4 mi <1m
700 West 0.4 mi <1m
State Street 0.3 mi <1m
500 South 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 15 ALT — 9 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City, UT and West Jordan, UT.

1

Start on Main Street

0.1 mi · 36 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto 300 South

0.1 mi · 37 sec · 300 South
Use the right lane.
3

Turn right onto SR 186

0.3 mi · 52 sec · State Street
4

Turn right onto SR 269

0.3 mi · 49 sec · 500 South
5

Turn left onto SR 270

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Temple
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 ALT

9.0 mi · 9 min · I 15 ALT
Toward I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Exit 297 Toward SR 48: 7200 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

345 ft · 8 sec
Toward SR 48: West Jordan Use the right lane.
9

Turn straight onto SR 48

0.3 mi · 38 sec · 7200 South
10

Turn left onto 700 West

0.4 mi · 48 sec · 700 West
Use the left lane.
11

Continue on Holden Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Holden Street
12

Turn right onto Center Street

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Center Street
13

Continue on 7800 South

1.0 mi · 1 min · 7800 South
Use the straight lane.
14

Arrive at destination

SR 48

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 300 South

Turn right onto 300 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
8
1.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 15 ALT

Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 ALT toward I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyen...
7
10.5 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward SR 48: 7200 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 297 Toward SR 48: 7200 South
7
10.8 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 48: West Jordan

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward SR 48: West Jordan
6
11.2 mi into trip | ~15m in | 700 West

Turn left onto 700 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.11 one way

$4.22 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $2.21 $4.42
premium $4.53 $2.37 $4.75
diesel $5.61 $2.94 $5.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4 0 $1.40 $0.64
Efficient EV 3.3 0 $1.16 $0.53
EV Truck/SUV 5.3 0 $1.86 $0.85

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Salt Lake City, UT

Late night in Salt Lake City on Sunday

Local time

4:28 AM

MDT

Current temp

61°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 11:47AM MDT until April 19 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 11:47AM MDT until April 19 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Destination

West Jordan, UT

Late night in West Jordan on Sunday

Local time

4:28 AM

MDT

Current temp

61°F

Mostly Sunny

W 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 11:47AM MDT until April 19 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 11:47AM MDT until April 19 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

20m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 67% of the drive occurring on main roads like I 15 ALT. You'll experience a longest stretch of 9 miles on I 15 ALT, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. The drive transitions from urban environments in Salt Lake City to the suburban landscape of West Jordan. While it's primarily highway, expect some local road segments, particularly as you approach your destination. The character is one of efficiency and directness, designed for getting you there with minimal fuss.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on I 15 ALT.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 15 ALT and 7800 South. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 300 South.

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 9 decision points packed into just 13.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 15 ALT): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Salt Lake City, UT to West Jordan, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Cheyenne along the way.

Cheyenne

1.5 mi in | ~4m | via I 15 ALT

About the Cities

Starting in Salt Lake City, UT

Full guide →

Salt Lake City is the capital of, and largest city in, the U.S. state of Utah. It is a destination for outdoor recreation, with nearby mountains full of hiking trails and ski resorts made famous by the 2002 Winter Olympics. It is also well known as the headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon church). The city is set to host the Winter Olympics again in 2034. Salt Lake City has about 200,000 residents within the city limits (2019), and is the downtown hub for a metro area of over a million people. It sits on the border between the Rocky Mountains and the Great Basin, lying in the Salt Lake Valley along the Wasatch Range urban corridor, sandwiched between the Wasatch Mountains to the east and the Oquirrh Mountains and the Great Salt Lake to the west.

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Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9 miles on I 15 ALT. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 0.1 miles (300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 15 ALT): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 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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