Traveling from West Jordan to Benjamin covers 48 miles of local terrain within the Mountain West region. You can expect to spend about 57 minutes behind the wheel, making this a straightforward, one-day excursion. Budgeting approximately $8 for fuel keeps your trip costs low for this short distance. Because the route relies on local roads rather than interstate highways, you will encounter a mix of urban and community driving. This trip is best suited for a quick outing where you prefer local navigation over high-speed transit. It is a practical, no-fuss connection between two Utah points.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
41.3 mi
44m
9000 South
1.9 mi
3m
Redwood Road
1.5 mi
2m
8000 South
1.5 mi
3m
3200 West
0.9 mi
1m
7300 South
<0.1 mi
<1m
7800 South
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 41.3 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Jordan, UT and Benjamin, UT.
1
Start on SR 48
86 ft·5 sec·7800 South
2
Turn right onto SR 68
1.5 mi·2 min·Redwood Road
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto SR 209
1.9 mi·3 min·9000 South
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·58 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
5
Merge onto I 15
41 mi·44 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 253Toward SR 164
7
Turn right onto 8000 South
1.5 mi·3 min·8000 South
8
At end of road, turn right onto SR 115
0.9 mi·1 min·3200 West
9
Turn left onto SR 147
111 ft·5 sec·7300 South
10
Turn right
55 ft·4 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 24 miles from West Jordan, 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 47.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn right onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.5 mi into trip|~2m in|SR 209 / 9000 South
Turn left onto SR 209 / 9000 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.9 mi into trip|~7m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
45.2 mi into trip|~51m in
Take the exit toward SR 164
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 253
Toward SR 164
5
47.1 mi into trip|~56m in|SR 115 / 3200 West
At end of road, turn right onto SR 115 / 3200 West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.61 one way
$15.21 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg17 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$7.97
$15.95
premium
$4.53
$8.56
$17.13
diesel
$5.61
$10.60
$21.20
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
14.4
0
$5.04
$2.30
Efficient EV
12
0
$4.20
$1.92
EV Truck/SUV
19.2
0
$6.72
$3.07
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 13, 2026
Origin
West Jordan, UT
Late night
in West Jordan on Sunday
Local time
1:55 AM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
NNW 2 to 7 mph86% chanceLive forecast
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 9:47PM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Benjamin, UT
Late night
in Benjamin on Sunday
Local time
1:55 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
WNW 2 to 12 mph79% chanceLive forecast
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 9:47PM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you transition through the regional landscape. You will navigate via Veterans Memorial Highway, 9000 South, and Redwood Road, with zero highway share throughout the trip. The longest uninterrupted portion consists of 41.3 miles spent on Veterans Memorial Highway, which dictates the bulk of your experience. Because there are no stops factored into the route, the drive requires consistent focus as you shift between these specific arterial roads. The character of the road is strictly utilitarian, prioritizing local connectivity over scenic interstate cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.3 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
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 SR 68 / Redwood Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 9 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 (SR 68 / Redwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (SR 209 / 9000 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,719 ft4,362 ft
Total Climb
541 ft
Total Descent
382 ft
Highest Point
4,719 ft
~13.7 mi in
Elevation Range
356 ft
Notable High Points
4,719 ft at ~13.7 miles+132 ft prominence
4,644 ft at ~27.4 miles+77 ft prominence
4,563 ft at ~44.6 miles+9 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 48 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 (SR 68 / Redwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (SR 209 / 9000 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Benjamin, UT before heading back.
