Origin
West Jordan, UT
Night in West Jordan on Saturday
Local time
10:35 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Jordan, UT to Genola, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
59.5 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
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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Genola, UT
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Trip Overview
This 59.5-mile drive from West Jordan, UT to Genola, UT is a straightforward 1 hour and 13-minute journey, perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway, with portions also on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway and 9000 South. The estimated fuel cost is around $9, making it an economical option. Given the short duration and distance, this route offers flexibility for spontaneous exploration within the Mountain West region. It's a local drive that's easily manageable in one go, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 50.1 mi | 52m |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| 9000 South | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Redwood Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| 800 South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| US 6 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 50.1 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Jordan, UT and Genola, 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
50 mi
·
52 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto US 6
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 6
Exit 244
Toward US 6 West
7
Turn right onto US 6
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on US 6
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
10
Turn left onto 800 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
800 South
11
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.7 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58 — 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
54 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 244
Toward US 6 West
4
58 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.43 one way
$18.86 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $9.88 | $19.77 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.61 | $21.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.25 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Genola, UT
Night in Genola on Saturday
Local time
10:35 PM
MDT
Current temp
75°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
27 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
1h 13m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a significant portion, 50.1 miles, spent on Veterans Memorial Highway. While the highway share is 100%, the character leans towards local roads rather than a pure interstate experience. This means you'll likely encounter more varied speed limits and traffic patterns as you transition between different road segments. The drive progresses by taking you through familiar local arteries before leading you to your destination.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.1 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 Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 13m 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 59.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.1 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 Genola, 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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