Origin
West Jordan, UT
Late night in West Jordan on Saturday
Local time
4:40 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Jordan, UT to Bluffdale, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.4 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
West Jordan, UT to Bluffdale, UT is 8.4 miles and takes about 14m via Redwood Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Utah. It's a straightforward surface road drive, ideal for when you need to get between these two locations without much fuss or time commitment. Consider this a simple connector route, perfect for a same-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood Road | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| Camp Williams Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 14400 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 7800 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1700 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Redwood Road
— 8.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Jordan, UT and Bluffdale, UT.
1
Start on SR 48
86 ft
·
5 sec
·
7800 South
2
Turn right onto SR 68
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
Redwood Road
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on SR 68
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Camp Williams Road
4
Turn left onto 14400 South
235 ft
·
6 sec
·
14400 South
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto 1700 West
63 ft
·
1 sec
·
1700 West
6
Arrive at destination
1700 West
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.4 — 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.
7
8.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
14400 South
Turn left onto 14400 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
1700 West
Turn right onto 1700 West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.46 one way
$2.91 round trip
$4.41/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
| premium | $4.95 | $1.64 | $3.27 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Bluffdale, UT
Late night in Bluffdale on Saturday
Local time
4:40 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
14m 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 entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway share. You'll be navigating local streets for the full 8.4 miles, with no highway stretches to consider. Expect to encounter typical surface road conditions throughout, likely involving traffic signals and intersections. The longest continuous stretch is not specified, but given the short distance, you can anticipate frequent turns and varied speeds.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 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?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 68 / Redwood Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from West Jordan, UT to Bluffdale, UT is easy. At 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 68 / Redwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (14400 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (1700 West): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,466 ft
4,373 ft
Total Climb
116 ft
Total Descent
50 ft
Highest Point
4,466 ft
~3 mi in
Elevation Range
93 ft
Notable High Points
4,466 ft at ~3 miles
+7 ft prominence
4,443 ft at ~5.4 miles
+2 ft prominence
4,448 ft at ~6.6 miles
+1 ft prominence
4,455 ft at ~7.8 miles
+9 ft prominence
About the Cities
Starting in West Jordan, UT
Full guide →Founded 1849
Top landmarks
- • Gardner Mill
- • West Jordan Ward Meetinghouse — historic church in Utah, United States
Arriving in Bluffdale, UT
Full guide →Founded 1886
Top landmarks
- • Camp Williams Hostess House/Officers' Club — historic building on Camp Williams in Bluffdale, Utah, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). 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 (SR 68 / Redwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (14400 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (1700 West): 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 Bluffdale, 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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