Origin
West Valley City, UT
Morning in West Valley City on Sunday
Local time
8:51 AM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Valley City, UT to South Jordan, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Valley City, UT
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South Jordan, UT
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Trip Overview
West Valley City to South Jordan is 12.5 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Bangerter Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within Utah's Mountain West region. Expect a local feel with several turns, making it ideal for a quick commute or a simple hop between neighboring communities. Given its brevity, this route offers maximum flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bangerter Highway | 8 mi | 9m |
| South Jordan Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| 10400 South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 4100 South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Miners Mile | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Atlas Way | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 4400 West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Volta Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bangerter Highway
— 8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Valley City, UT and South Jordan, UT.
1
Start on Atlas Way
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlas Way
2
Turn left onto Volta Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Volta Avenue
3
Turn right onto 4400 West
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
4400 West
4
Turn left onto 4100 South
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
4100 South
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn right onto SR 154
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Bangerter Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 9
Toward SR 151: 10400 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
329 ft
·
10 sec
Toward SR 151
8
Turn slight left onto SR 151
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
9
Continue on SR 151
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
10400 South
10
Continue on SR 151
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
11
Continue on SR 151
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
10400 South
12
Continue on SR 151
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Miners Mile
13
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
10400 South
14
Continue on SR 151
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Miners Mile
15
Continue on SR 151
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
10400 South
Use the left lane.
16
Turn straight onto SR 151
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
17
Continue on SR 151
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
10400 South
18
Arrive at destination
SR 151
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 9.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
4400 West
Turn right onto 4400 West
Navigation decision point
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
4100 South
Turn left onto 4100 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 154 / Bangerter Highway
Turn right onto SR 154 / Bangerter Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward SR 151: 10400 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9
Toward SR 151: 10400 South
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 151
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward SR 151
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.98 one way
$3.96 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
South Jordan, UT
Morning in South Jordan on Sunday
Local time
8:51 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°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
4 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
19m 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 frequent turns, typical of a local drive, with only about 8% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating local streets like South Jordan Parkway and 10400 South. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8 miles along Bangerter Highway. The road's personality shifts as you progress, moving from broader arterial roads to more neighborhood-focused streets as you approach your destination.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on Bangerter Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near 4400 West.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.5 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (4400 West): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (4100 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (SR 154 / Bangerter Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on Bangerter 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: at 0.7 miles (4400 West): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (4100 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (SR 154 / Bangerter Highway): 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 South Jordan, 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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