How far is Elk Ridge, UT from West Jordan, UT?

The driving distance from Elk Ridge, UT to West Jordan, UT is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
54.36 mi
00h 59m
Flight
43.59 mi
70.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.59 mi
Kilometers
70.15 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.36 mi
Kilometers
87.49 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Jordan
Sun, Apr 19, 3:22 AM MDT
Return by in Elk Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 4:21 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elk Ridge
2026-04-19T02:23
Arrive West Jordan
Sun, Apr 19, 3:22 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elk Ridge
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
Lindon
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Elk Ridge
26 mi
00h 29m
To West Jordan
28.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elk Ridge and West Jordan.

  1. 1

    Start on South Astor Lane

    674 ft · 35 sec · South Astor Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Alpine Drive

    101 m · 17 sec · East Alpine Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Escalante Drive

    788 ft · 39 sec · North Escalante Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Park Drive

    1608 ft · 46 sec · East Park Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Park Drive

    2004 ft · 55 sec · North Park Drive

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Elk Ridge Drive

    25 m · 2 sec · North Elk Ridge Drive

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North Elk Ridge Drive

    2420 ft · 1 min · North Elk Ridge Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on South Elkridge Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Elkridge Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Loafer Mountain Parkway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Loafer Mountain Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1858 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    2630 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    41.2 mi · 44 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 209: 9000 South

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 209: 9000 South, West Jordan

    155 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto 9000 South

    2 mi · 4 min · 9000 South

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Redwood Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Redwood Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 7800 South

    26 m · 2 sec · 7800 South

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7800 South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
41.2 mi · 76%
Loafer Mountain Parkway
3.28 mi · 6%
9000 South
2.01 mi · 4%
South Elkridge Drive
1.59 mi · 3%
Redwood Road
1.51 mi · 3%
North Elk Ridge Drive
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

41.2 mi · 00h 44m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
43.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lindon
00h 29m from Elk Ridge
Leave By
4:32 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elk Ridge and Mostly Sunny near West Jordan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elk Ridge to West Jordan?

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Lindon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Elk Ridge and 28.4 miles from West Jordan.

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

The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:32 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elk Ridge and Mostly Sunny near West Jordan.

Stop Ideas Near Lindon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lindon, 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 Lindon.

RAIL

Provo

14 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

49 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

49 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

100 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elk Ridge and West Jordan. Straight-line distance: 43.59 mi (70.15 km).

Elk Ridge

#1 Elk Ridge

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population4,427
Coordinates40.0113400, -111.6768700
Altitude1632
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: South Astor Lane (-111.677031, 40.011201)
End: West 7800 South (-111.9391, 40.609535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.26 L · about $7.47
Round trip
$14.95
3.84 gal · 14.52 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.47 $14.95
Mid-grade $4.23 $8.12 $16.25
Premium $4.55 $8.73 $17.47
Diesel $5.41 $10.39 $20.78

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elk Ridge and West Jordan. The current time is 02:23:27.

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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.