How far is Blanding, UT from West Jordan, UT?
The driving distance from Blanding, UT to West Jordan, UT is about 299 miles (481.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.8 miles (393.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Emery County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blanding and West Jordan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blanding and West Jordan.
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Start on South 100 West
119 m · 19 sec · South 100 West
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Turn right onto West Center Street
1176 ft · 35 sec · West Center Street
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Turn straight onto North Grayson Parkway
76.8 mi · 1 hr 37 min · North Grayson Parkway
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
29 mi · 34 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit left toward I-70 West
2377 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
23.4 mi · 22 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 191 North: Price, Salt Lake City
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
51.3 mi · 1 hr · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Highway Drive
2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on State Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on East US-6
3.6 mi · 5 min · East US-6
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
1158 ft · 18 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1633 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
37.4 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 209: 9000 South
1639 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 209: 9000 South, West Jordan
155 m · 15 sec
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Turn slight left onto 9000 South
2 mi · 4 min · 9000 South
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Turn right onto Redwood Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Redwood Road
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Turn left onto 7800 South
26 m · 2 sec · 7800 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7800 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blanding and West Jordan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Grayson Parkway
Turn straight onto North Grayson Parkway
76.8 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Blanding and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Jordan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blanding to West Jordan?
The road trip is about 299 miles (481.2 km) and usually takes 04h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Green River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.3 miles from Blanding and 149.7 miles from West Jordan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.8 miles (393.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.07 one way or $82.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Blanding and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Jordan.
Stop Ideas Near Green River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green River.
Green River
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blanding and West Jordan. Straight-line distance: 244.78 mi (393.93 km).
#1 Blanding
City in San Juan County, Utah, United States
| Population | 3,556 |
| Coordinates | 37.6243300, -109.4796600 |
| Altitude | 1861 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Jordan
The second most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 116,530 |
| Coordinates | 40.6096700, -111.9391000 |
| Altitude | 1333 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 7800 South (-111.9391, 40.609535)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 481 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $41.07 | $82.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $44.64 | $89.27 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $47.99 | $95.98 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $57.10 | $114.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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