Origin
West Haven, UT
Late night in West Haven on Tuesday
Local time
3:16 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
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Live forecast
Trip from West Haven, UT to South 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
1h 2m
Distance
51.4 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Haven, UT
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South Jordan, UT
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Trip Overview
West Haven to South Jordan is 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 2m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Utah, connecting two points in the Mountain West region. Given its short duration and surface road profile, it's a straightforward drive suitable for a quick commute or an easy addition to a longer itinerary. You'll find it's a practical route with minimal complexity, making it easy to navigate.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 44.2 mi | 47m |
| 1900 West | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| 10600 South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hinckley Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 2700 West | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Jordan Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 3300 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 10400 South | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 44.2 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Haven, UT and South Jordan, UT.
1
Start on this road
410 ft
·
31 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
1 min
3
At end of road, turn right onto 3300 South
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
3300 South
4
Turn right onto 2700 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
2700 West
5
Turn left onto 3600 South
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
3600 South
6
Continue on SR 79
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hinckley Drive
7
Turn right onto SR 126
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
1900 West
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto SR 97
306 ft
·
5 sec
·
5600 South
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
10
Merge onto I 15
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
Exit 293
Toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward South Jordan
Use the right lane.
15
Turn straight onto SR 151
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
10600 South
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
10515 South
17
Continue on SR 151
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
18
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
10400 South
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on SR 151
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
10400 South
20
Arrive at destination
SR 151
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from West Haven, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 49.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 126 / 1900 West
Turn right onto SR 126 / 1900 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
29.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
38 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
49.2 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 293
Toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
8
49.4 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight right at fork toward South Jordan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward South Jordan
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.15 one way
$16.29 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 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 | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
South Jordan, UT
Late night in South Jordan on Tuesday
Local time
3:16 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 2m 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 on surface roads, with only a 100% highway share. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 44.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. You'll experience mostly surface road driving, transitioning from Veterans Memorial Highway onto 1900 West and then 10600 South. Expect consistent surface road conditions for the majority of your travel.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.2 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 2.1 miles in near SR 126 / 1900 West.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.1 miles (SR 126 / 1900 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,594 ft
4,225 ft
Total Climb
604 ft
Total Descent
435 ft
Highest Point
4,594 ft
~7.3 mi in
Elevation Range
370 ft
Notable High Points
4,594 ft at ~7.3 miles
+68 ft prominence
4,294 ft at ~25.7 miles
+9 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 51.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 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 South 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 2.1 miles (SR 126 / 1900 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 South 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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