Origin
South Ogden, UT
Late night in South Ogden on Tuesday
Local time
3:20 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Ogden, 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
53m
Distance
43.5 mi
70 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Ogden, UT
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West Jordan, UT
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Trip Overview
This 43.5-mile drive from South Ogden, UT to West Jordan, UT is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 53 minutes. You'll navigate primarily through local roads, with Legacy Parkway offering a more highway-like experience for about 26% of the journey. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $7, making it an economical option. Given its relatively short duration and urban-to-suburban setting within the Mountain West region, this trip is best suited for a straightforward commute or an easy excursion rather than an overnight adventure. You'll likely find yourself making frequent turns as you weave through local thoroughfares.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Boulevard | 15.6 mi | 19m |
| Belt Route | 13 mi | 13m |
| Legacy Parkway | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| Redwood Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| 7800 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 39th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Boulevard
— 15.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Ogden, UT and West Jordan, UT.
1
Start on 39th Street
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
39th Street
2
Turn right onto US 89
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Washington Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 394
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on SR 67
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Legacy Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 215
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 13
Toward SR 68: Redwood Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
310 ft
·
7 sec
Toward SR 68: 6200 South West
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto SR 68
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Redwood Road
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto SR 48
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
7800 South
Use the right lane.
10
Arrive at destination
SR 48
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from South Ogden, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 89 / Washington Boulevard
Turn right onto US 89 / Washington Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
15.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 394
7
40.8 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
41.2 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
43.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
SR 48 / 7800 South
Turn right onto SR 48 / 7800 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.89 one way
$13.79 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.23 | $14.45 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.76 | $15.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in West Jordan on Tuesday
Local time
3:20 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Farmington, UT
22 mi in
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
53m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the majority of this 53-minute journey. While 26% of the route utilizes highway sections, much of your time will be spent on Washington Boulevard and the Belt Route, requiring your attention for navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.6 miles on Washington Boulevard, offering a brief period of more consistent driving before you transition back to more complex local roads. This route is characterized by its frequent changes in direction and pace, rather than long, sweeping highway vistas.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on Washington Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 89 / Washington Boulevard.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.5 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (US 89 / Washington Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,815 ft
4,221 ft
Total Climb
739 ft
Total Descent
822 ft
Highest Point
4,815 ft
~9.3 mi in
Elevation Range
594 ft
Notable High Points
4,804 ft at ~3.1 miles
+199 ft prominence
4,815 ft at ~9.3 miles
+198 ft prominence
4,226 ft at ~24.9 miles
+3 ft prominence
4,399 ft at ~40.4 miles
+26 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 43.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on Washington Boulevard. 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: near the start (US 89 / Washington Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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