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Trip from West Jordan, UT to West Bountiful, UT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

27m

Distance

22.6 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

West Jordan, UT

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city in Davis County, Utah, United States

West Bountiful, UT

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Trip Overview

West Jordan, UT to West Bountiful, UT is 22.6 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Belt Route, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns rather than an open highway cruise. Given its brief length, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a short excursion, offering straightforward navigation without requiring an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Belt Route 15.4 mi 16m
Veterans Memorial Highway 3.6 mi 3m
Redwood Road 2.4 mi 4m
400 North 0.4 mi 1m
7800 South <0.1 mi <1m
North 800 West <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Belt Route — 15.4 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Jordan, UT and West Bountiful, UT.

1

Start on SR 48

86 ft · 9 sec · 7800 South
2

Turn left onto SR 68

2.0 mi · 3 min · Redwood Road
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on SR 68

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Redwood Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 215 West
5

Merge onto I 215

13 mi · 13 min · Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 215

2.4 mi · 2 min · Belt Route
Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto I 15

3.6 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 317 Toward SR 106 East: 400 North Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 106

0.4 mi · 1 min · 400 North
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Turn left onto North 800 West

66 ft · 1 sec · North 800 West
11

Arrive at destination

North 800 West

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 68 / Redwood Road

Turn left onto SR 68 / Redwood Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
2.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 215 / Belt Route

Merge onto I 215 / Belt Route

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
15.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 215 / Belt Route

Keep slight right at fork onto I 215 / Belt Route

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
7
21.9 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward SR 106 East: 400 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 317 Toward SR 106 East: 400 North
6
22.1 mi into trip | ~26m in | SR 106 / 400 North

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 106 / 400 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.58 one way

$7.16 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $3.75 $7.51
premium $4.53 $4.03 $8.06
diesel $5.61 $4.99 $9.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 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 6.8 0 $2.37 $1.08
Efficient EV 5.7 0 $1.98 $0.90
EV Truck/SUV 9 0 $3.16 $1.45

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

West Jordan, UT

Late night in West Jordan on Tuesday

Local time

2:52 AM

MDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Bountiful, UT

Late night in West Bountiful on Tuesday

Local time

2:52 AM

MDT

Current temp

62°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

27m 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 drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating city streets and intersections more than open highway. With a 0% highway share, expect a consistent pace dictated by local traffic and signals. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 15.4 miles on the Belt Route, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before re-engaging with local roads. You'll primarily be on the Belt Route, Veterans Memorial Highway, and Redwood Road, all of which contribute to this urban, stop-and-go feel.

Only 0% 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: 15.4 mi on Belt Route.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 68 / Redwood Road.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 22.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 68 / Redwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.4 miles on Belt Route. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at West Bountiful, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 2.8 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 West Bountiful, 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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