Origin
West Jordan, UT
Late night in West Jordan on Sunday
Local time
4:43 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Jordan, UT to Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.2 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
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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Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT
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Trip Overview
West Jordan, UT to Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT is 6.2 miles and takes about 13 minutes via 7800 South, Center Street, and Creek Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating city streets than a highway journey. It's an ideal route for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour, offering a straightforward path without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 7800 South | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Center Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Creek Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Willow Stream Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Forbush Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Stream View Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
7800 South
— 2.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Jordan, UT and Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT.
1
Start on SR 48
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
7800 South
2
Continue on Center Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
3
Turn right onto US 89
509 ft
·
14 sec
·
State Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto 7800 South
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
7800 South
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Forbush Lane
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Forbush Lane
Use the left lane.
6
At end of road, turn right onto Creek Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Creek Road
7
Turn left onto Willow Stream Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Willow Stream Drive
8
Turn right onto Stream View Drive
355 ft
·
12 sec
·
Stream View Drive
9
Arrive at destination
3 ft
·
Stream View Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 6.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 89 / State Street
Turn right onto US 89 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
7800 South
Turn left onto 7800 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Creek Road
At end of road, turn right onto Creek Road
Navigation decision point
4
6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Willow Stream Drive
Turn left onto Willow Stream Drive
Navigation decision point
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Stream View Drive
Turn right onto Stream View Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.98 one way
$1.96 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.03 | $2.06 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.11 | $2.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.54 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT
Late night in Little Cottonwood Creek Valley on Sunday
Local time
4:43 AM
MDT
Current temp
67°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
19 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
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?
This route is characterized by its frequent turns, with no highway driving involved (0% highway share). You'll navigate local roads like 7800 South, Center Street, and Creek Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.9 miles along 7800 South. This profile suggests a drive that requires constant attention to navigation, more akin to a suburban commute than an open-road cruise. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience where speed limits and road conditions may vary frequently.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on 7800 South.
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 around 2.6 miles in near US 89 / State Street.
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 13m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (US 89 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (7800 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (Creek Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.2-mile drive is perfect for a quick weekend escape. You can easily make it a round trip in under 30 minutes of driving time, leaving plenty of time for exploring.
Family Friendly
With only 6.2 miles and an estimated 13 minutes of driving, this route is short enough for families with young children. The moderate 4/10 complexity means navigation shouldn't be too stressful.
Solo Traveler
This 6.2-mile drive is a breeze for a solo traveler looking for a short excursion. You'll be there in about 13 minutes with minimal navigation challenges.
EV Driver
This route is exceptionally EV-friendly, featuring 12 DC fast chargers within its short 6.2-mile span. You'll have no range anxiety here.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.9 miles on 7800 South. 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: at 2.6 miles (US 89 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (7800 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (Creek Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, 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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