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Trip from West Jordan, UT to Cedar Hills, UT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

33m

Distance

23.4 mi

38 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

West Jordan, UT

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Downtown Cedar Hills, UT, UT

Cedar Hills, UT

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Trip Overview

This short, 23.4-mile drive from West Jordan, UT to Cedar Hills, UT will take you about 33 minutes to complete, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with Veterans Memorial Highway and Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane being key segments. With no highway driving, expect a more engaged experience navigating through the Mountain West region. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, which is very budget-friendly for this quick excursion. This is a straightforward drive that doesn't require an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 10.8 mi 11m
Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane 5.9 mi 8m
9000 South 1.9 mi 3m
Redwood Road 1.5 mi 2m
North County Boulevard 1.1 mi 2m
West Cedar Hills Drive 0.8 mi 2m
Timpanogos Highway 0.3 mi <1m
7800 South <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 10.8 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Jordan, UT and Cedar Hills, 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

11 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Exit 284 Toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn left onto SR 92

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Timpanogos Highway
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on SR 92

5.9 mi · 8 min · Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
Toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
9

Turn right onto SR 129

1.1 mi · 2 min · North County Boulevard
10

Turn left onto West Cedar Hills Drive

0.2 mi · 36 sec · West Cedar Hills Drive
11

Enter roundabout onto West Cedar Hills Drive

112 ft · 2 sec · West Cedar Hills Drive
12

Continue on West Cedar Hills Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Cedar Hills Drive
13

Turn left onto North Sage Road West

70 ft · 3 sec · North Sage Road West
14

Arrive at destination

North Sage Road West

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.8 — 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.
7
14.7 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 284 Toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway
5
22.8 mi into trip | ~31m in | West Cedar Hills Drive

Enter roundabout onto West Cedar Hills Drive

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.71 one way

$7.42 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $3.89 $7.77
premium $4.53 $4.17 $8.35
diesel $5.61 $5.17 $10.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 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 7 0 $2.46 $1.12
Efficient EV 5.9 0 $2.05 $0.94
EV Truck/SUV 9.4 0 $3.28 $1.50

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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

West Jordan, UT

Morning in West Jordan on Tuesday

Local time

6:42 AM

MDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cedar Hills, UT

Morning in Cedar Hills on Tuesday

Local time

6:42 AM

MDT

Current temp

63°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

33m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. You'll be actively navigating through local streets and roads for the entire 23.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. This suggests a journey with frequent intersections and changes in speed, rather than a steady cruise on a major highway. You'll likely experience a varied driving pace as you transition between different local thoroughfares.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 68 / Redwood Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 23.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 (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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.8 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 Cedar Hills, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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