Traveling from West Jordan to Hurricane covers 280.8 miles of Mountain West terrain, typically taking about 4 hours and 46 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey is manageable in a single day, you don't necessarily need an overnight stay to reach your destination. Expect to spend approximately $45 on fuel for the trip, making it a relatively affordable excursion. You will primarily utilize Veterans Memorial Highway, SR 17, and 9000 South to navigate between these two Utah locations. While the route is straightforward, it is best viewed as a practical transit between regions rather than a leisurely multi-day tour.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
140.4 miles from West Jordan, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
267.7 mi
4h 22m
SR 17
8.7 mi
14m
9000 South
1.9 mi
3m
Redwood Road
1.5 mi
2m
East 100 South
0.2 mi
<1m
South 100 East
0.1 mi
<1m
7800 South
<0.1 mi
<1m
S 100 W
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 267.7 mi, about 4h 22m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 216 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,361 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~249 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Jordan, UT and Hurricane, 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
268 mi·4 hr 22 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward SR 17: Toquerville, Hurricane
7
Turn left onto SR 17
8.7 mi·14 min·SR 17
8
Turn left onto South 100 East
0.1 mi·19 sec·South 100 East
9
Turn right onto SR 59
0.2 mi·36 sec·East 100 South
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on S 100 W
54 ft·2 sec·S 100 W
11
Arrive at destination
S 100 W
Trip Plan
Since this is a one-day trip, plan your departure early to maximize your time once you arrive in Hurricane. With only one planned stop necessary for the 280.8-mile distance, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your pace based on traffic or personal preference. Keep your $45 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling stops, ensuring you top off before hitting the more local road sections. Because the route involves significant time on Veterans Memorial Highway, stay alert during the 267.7-mile stretch to combat fatigue. Always check your navigation before starting on 9000 South, as the transition to local roads requires careful attention to your route settings.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 140.4 miles from West Jordan, UT, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 267.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 62 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140.4 miles or 2h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hurricane, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Jordan, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Jordan, UT
This is one driving day of about 280.8 miles and 4h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from West Jordan, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 267.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 280.6 — 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
271.6 mi into trip|~4h 30m in
Take the exit toward SR 17: Toquerville, Hurricane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 17: Toquerville, Hurricane
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280.6 mi into trip|~4h 45m in|SR 59 / East 100 South
Turn right onto SR 59 / East 100 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.77 one way
$87.53 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg98 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$46.13
$92.27
premium
$4.47
$49.46
$98.92
diesel
$4.80
$53.02
$106.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
84.2
1
$29.48
$13.48
Efficient EV
70.2
0
$24.57
$11.23
EV Truck/SUV
112.3
1
$39.31
$17.97
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
West Jordan, UT
Late night
in West Jordan on Sunday
Local time
1:06 AM
MDT
Current temp
69°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SSE 5 mph25% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 8:02PM MDT until July 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 6:53PM MDT until July 17 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Hurricane, UT
Late night
in Hurricane on Sunday
Local time
1:06 AM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 3 to 8 mph50% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 8:02PM MDT until July 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 6:53PM MDT until July 17 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
89°F
Nibley, UT
140 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
8 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
4h 46m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
$12
near mile 19.4
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of w...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
$10
near mile 232.4
Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience the tall, stretching walls...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
$35
near mile 261.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mix of driving styles on this journey, as the route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive. You will spend the vast majority of your time on Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 267.7 miles. Even though the highway share is 3, the road transitions from major thoroughfares into more technical local segments as you approach your destination. Be prepared for the shift in road personality as you exit the high-speed highway environment. The overall feel is one of consistent movement, requiring your focus as the road geometry shifts throughout the nearly five-hour duration.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 267.7 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 46m drive. You will face about 8 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.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 267.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 19 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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, Cedar Breaks National Monument and Zion National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Hurricane, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
