Origin
West Jordan, UT
Morning in West Jordan on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between West Jordan, UT and Cedar Hills, UT.
Start on SR 48
Turn right onto SR 68
Turn left onto SR 209
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 92
Continue on SR 92
Turn right onto SR 129
Turn left onto West Cedar Hills Drive
Enter roundabout onto West Cedar Hills Drive
Continue on West Cedar Hills Drive
Turn left onto North Sage Road West
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn right onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto SR 209 / 9000 South
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto West Cedar Hills Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$3.71 one way
$7.42 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in West Jordan on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Cedar Hills on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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