How far is Ballard, UT from West Jordan, UT?

The driving distance from Ballard, UT to West Jordan, UT is about 152 miles (244.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152 mi
02h 54m
Flight
107.25 mi
172.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.25 mi
Kilometers
172.6 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
152 mi
Kilometers
244.62 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Jordan
Tue, May 12, 6:01 PM MDT
Return by in Ballard
Tue, May 12, 8:55 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ballard
2026-05-12T15:07
Arrive West Jordan
Tue, May 12, 6:01 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ballard
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wallsburg
UT

Town in Wasatch County, Utah, United States

From Ballard
76.1 mi
01h 27m
To West Jordan
76 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph WSW
Destination
94°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ballard and West Jordan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ballard and West Jordan.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    792 ft · 58 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on 700 South

    1495 ft · 1 min · 700 South

  3. 3

    Continue on 3500 East

    1.2 km · 3 min · 3500 East

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 200 North

    2.8 mi · 3 min · 200 North

  5. 5

    Continue on North 200 East

    972 ft · 15 sec · North 200 East

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1993 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on 46220 West

    85 mi · 1 hr 39 min · 46220 West

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    16.9 mi · 18 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South

    1540 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 215

    2121 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1864 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Belt Route

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 68: Redwood Road

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 68: Redwood Road, South Valley Regional Airport

    48 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Redwood Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Redwood Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 7800 South

    26 m · 2 sec · 7800 South

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7800 South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ballard and West Jordan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
46220 West
85 mi · 56%
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
27.3 mi · 18%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16.9 mi · 11%
Belt Route
11.6 mi · 8%
200 North
2.84 mi · 2%
Redwood Road
2.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

46220 West

Continue on 46220 West

85 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
107.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallsburg
01h 27m from Ballard
Leave By
12:42 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ballard and Sunny near West Jordan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ballard to West Jordan?

The road trip is about 152 miles (244.6 km) and usually takes 02h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wallsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Ballard and 76 miles from West Jordan.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.87 one way or $41.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ballard and Sunny near West Jordan.

Stop Ideas Near Wallsburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wallsburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wallsburg.

RAIL

Provo

27 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

58 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

59 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Helper

92 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ballard and West Jordan. Straight-line distance: 107.25 mi (172.6 km).

Ballard

#1 Ballard

Town in Uintah County, Utah, United States

Population1,105
Coordinates40.2894000, -109.9432000
Altitude1539
CountryUnited States
West Jordan

#2 West Jordan

The second most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population116,530
Coordinates40.6096700, -111.9391000
Altitude1333
CountryUnited States
Start: 700 South (-109.941946, 40.290786)
End: West 7800 South (-111.9391, 40.609535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.36 gal
20.3 L · about $20.87
Round trip
$41.73
10.72 gal · 40.6 L
Estimated CO2
47.6 kg one way
Round trip: 95.3 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $20.87 $41.73
Mid-grade $4.23 $22.68 $45.36
Premium $4.55 $24.38 $48.77
Diesel $5.41 $29.01 $58.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Ballard and West Jordan. The current time is 15:07:04.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.