Driving from West Jordan to Ivins covers 299.9 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 7 minutes. This journey across the Mountain West is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it connects two distinct parts of Utah. You should budget approximately $48 for fuel to make the trek. While the trip is straightforward enough to complete in one go, you will only have one primary stop, so plan your needs accordingly. It is a practical, efficient route that transitions you from the northern urban corridor into the unique landscape of Ivins.
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
149.9 miles from West Jordan, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
286.5 mi
4h 41m
Snow Canyon Parkway
4 mi
7m
Red Hills Parkway
3.4 mi
5m
9000 South
1.9 mi
3m
Redwood Road
1.5 mi
2m
Center Street
1.2 mi
2m
I 15 BUS
0.4 mi
1m
East Center Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 286.5 mi, about 4h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Jordan, UT and Ivins, 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
287 mi·4 hr 41 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS
0.4 mi·1 min·I 15 BUS
Exit 8Toward SR 34: Saint George BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto 1000 East
0.2 mi·31 sec·1000 East
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto Red Hills Parkway
3.4 mi·5 min·Red Hills Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on Snow Canyon Parkway
3.2 mi·6 min·Snow Canyon Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto Snow Canyon Parkway
126 ft·7 sec·Snow Canyon Parkway
11
Continue on Snow Canyon Parkway
0.7 mi·1 min·Snow Canyon Parkway
12
Enter roundabout onto Center Street
122 ft·7 sec·Center Street
13
Continue on Center Street
1.2 mi·2 min·Center Street
14
Enter roundabout onto East Center Street
130 ft·7 sec·East Center Street
15
Continue on East Center Street
0.3 mi·34 sec·East Center Street
16
Turn right onto North Main Street
92 ft·4 sec·North Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a 5-hour drive with limited stops, consider departing early in the morning to avoid fatigue on the final turn-heavy local segments. Since the longest stretch spans 286.5 miles, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before leaving West Jordan to keep your costs near the $48 estimate. Use your single planned stop to stretch your legs before hitting the winding sections of Snow Canyon Parkway. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, as the manageable duration allows you to arrive in Ivins with plenty of time to settle in before sunset.
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 149.9 miles from West Jordan, UT, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 286.5 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 66 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.9 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ivins, 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 299.9 miles and 5h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 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 286.5 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 291 — 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
290.4 mi into trip|~4h 49m in|I 15 BUS
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard
6
291 mi into trip|~4h 50m in|Red Hills Parkway
Turn left onto Red Hills Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.52 one way
$95.05 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg105 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$49.81
$99.63
premium
$4.53
$53.50
$107.00
diesel
$5.61
$66.21
$132.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
90
1
$31.49
$14.40
Efficient EV
75
0
$26.24
$12.00
EV Truck/SUV
120
1
$41.99
$19.19
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% 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 Apr 13, 2026
Origin
West Jordan, UT
Evening
in West Jordan on Saturday
Local time
7:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
NNW 2 to 7 mph86% chanceLive forecast
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 9:47PM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Ivins, UT
Evening
in Ivins on Saturday
Local time
7:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
SW 2 to 14 mph30% chanceLive forecast
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 9:47PM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
64°F
Fillmore, UT
150 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
9 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
5h 7m 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
~18 min detour
$12
near mile 20.7
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
~33 min detour
$10
near mile 227.5
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 268.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a trip defined by a significant, long-haul segment followed by a technical finish. You will spend the vast majority of your time—286.5 miles—on Veterans Memorial Highway, making it a high-speed, consistent stretch. However, the character of the road shifts once you approach your destination, where you shift onto Red Hills Parkway and Snow Canyon Parkway. These final miles are turn-heavy local roads, contrasting sharply with the earlier highway portion. With only 3% of your journey spent on highways, the final approach requires more focused attention behind the wheel.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 286.5 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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 7m drive. You will face about 12 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.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,533 ft3,080 ft
Total Climb
3,591 ft
Total Descent
4,884 ft
Highest Point
6,533 ft
~174.9 mi in
Elevation Range
3,453 ft
Notable High Points
4,780 ft at ~12.5 miles+269 ft prominence
5,346 ft at ~87.5 miles+132 ft prominence
5,301 ft at ~112.5 miles+99 ft prominence
6,533 ft at ~174.9 miles+508 ft prominence
6,261 ft at ~199.9 miles+305 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 7m. Total distance: 299.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 286.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Ivins, UT before the return drive.
