Origin
Saratoga Springs, UT
Late night in Saratoga Springs on Tuesday
Local time
4:28 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saratoga Springs, UT to West Jordan, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saratoga Springs, UT
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West Jordan, UT
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Trip Overview
Saratoga Springs, UT to West Jordan, UT is 19.2 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Redwood Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Utah. The drive is characterized by its local feel and frequent turns, making it more of a neighborhood commute than a long-haul adventure. Given its brief duration and minimal highway use, this is an ideal route for a quick, no-fuss trip, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood Road | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| North Redwood Road | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| Camp Williams Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Pony Express Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Saratoga Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| South Saratoga Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Bayside Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Bayside Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Redwood Road
— 8.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saratoga Springs, UT and West Jordan, UT.
1
Start on East Bayside Drive
244 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Bayside Drive
2
Turn right onto South 430 East
153 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Bayside Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto South 420 East
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Saratoga Drive
4
Continue on South 520 East
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Saratoga Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto East Pony Express Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pony Express Parkway
6
Enter roundabout onto East Pony Express Parkway
129 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Pony Express Parkway
7
Continue on East Pony Express Parkway
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Pony Express Parkway
8
Turn right onto SR 68
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
North Redwood Road
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on SR 68
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Camp Williams Road
10
Continue on SR 68
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
Redwood Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto SR 48
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
7800 South
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
SR 48
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 430 East / South Bayside Drive
Turn right onto South 430 East / South Bayside Drive
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 420 East / South Saratoga Drive
At end of road, turn right onto South 420 East / South Saratoga Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East Pony Express Parkway
At end of road, turn left onto East Pony Express Parkway
Navigation decision point
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 68 / North Redwood Road
Turn right onto SR 68 / North Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
19.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
SR 48 / 7800 South
Turn left onto SR 48 / 7800 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.04 one way
$6.09 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.43 | $6.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 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 | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
West Jordan, UT
Late night in West Jordan on Tuesday
Local time
4:28 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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 is primarily a turn-heavy local affair, with only a 5% share of highway driving. You'll spend most of your time navigating local streets, including Redwood Road, North Redwood Road, and Camp Williams Road. The longest stretch without a turn is 8.1 miles along Redwood Road. Expect a varied driving experience, transitioning between different local road types as you make your way. It’s a route that requires attention due to the frequent changes in direction, rather than a steady, high-speed cruise.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on Redwood Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 430 East / South Bayside Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 430 East / South Bayside Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South 420 East / South Saratoga Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.9 miles (East Pony Express Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on Redwood Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (South 430 East / South Bayside Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South 420 East / South Saratoga Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.9 miles (East Pony Express Parkway): Navigation decision point.
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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