Origin
West Jordan, UT
Late night in West Jordan on Tuesday
Local time
2:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Jordan, UT to Bountiful, 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
28m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Jordan, UT
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Bountiful, UT
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Trip Overview
Spanning 22.6 miles, this drive between West Jordan and Bountiful is a straightforward commute across the Mountain West region. You can expect a quick travel time of approximately 28 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $4, this route is exceptionally economical for travelers moving within Utah. Since the entire journey stays within the same region, you won't need to worry about significant environmental or time zone shifts. It functions best as a direct local transit rather than a multi-day excursion, offering you maximum flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are heading north for business or a quick visit, this short trek is designed for efficiency.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Route | 15.4 mi | 16m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Redwood Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| 500 South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 7800 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Belt Route
— 15.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Jordan, UT and Bountiful, UT.
1
Start on SR 48
86 ft
·
9 sec
·
7800 South
2
Turn left onto SR 68
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Redwood Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on SR 68
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Redwood Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 215 West
5
Merge onto I 215
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 215
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Route
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 15
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 316
Toward SR 68: 500 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
192 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Bountiful
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto SR 68
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
500 South
11
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Center Street
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Center Street
13
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.4 — 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
|
SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn left onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 215 / Belt Route
Merge onto I 215 / Belt Route
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
15.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 215 / Belt Route
Keep slight right at fork onto I 215 / Belt Route
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
21.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward SR 68: 500 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 316
Toward SR 68: 500 South
8
21.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Bountiful
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Bountiful
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.58 one way
$7.16 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Bountiful, UT
Late night in Bountiful on Tuesday
Local time
2:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Sunny
WNW 7 mph
12% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 13 at 11:16AM MDT until April 15 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 13 at 10:33AM 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
4 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
28m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that balances various road types rather than a monotonous interstate haul. You will navigate via the Belt Route, Veterans Memorial Highway, and Redwood Road to reach your destination. With 0% of the drive classified as highway, you should be prepared for frequent intersections and standard city driving speeds. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 15.4-mile segment along the Belt Route, which provides the most consistent pace of the trip. Overall, the experience is defined by local maneuvering, so keep your eyes on the road and be ready to adapt to changing traffic patterns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.4 mi on Belt Route.
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 early in the drive near SR 68 / Redwood Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 22.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 68 / Redwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,428 ft
4,219 ft
Total Climb
225 ft
Total Descent
225 ft
Highest Point
4,428 ft
~1.6 mi in
Elevation Range
210 ft
Notable High Points
4,428 ft at ~1.6 miles
+37 ft prominence
4,260 ft at ~11.3 miles
+8 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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 15.4 miles on Belt Route. 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 Bountiful, 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 (SR 68 / Redwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): 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 Bountiful, 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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