How far is Francis, UT from West Jordan, UT?
The driving distance from Francis, UT to West Jordan, UT is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Summit County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Francis and West Jordan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Francis and West Jordan.
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Start on West Main Village Way
6 m · 8 sec · West Main Village Way
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Turn left
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto West 200 South
11.3 mi · 16 min · West 200 South
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Take the ramp right toward US 40 West
1980 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16.9 mi · 18 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South
1540 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on I 215
2121 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
1864 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
11.6 mi · 12 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 68: Redwood Road
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 68: Redwood Road, South Valley Regional Airport
48 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Redwood Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Redwood Road
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Turn right 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 Francis and West Jordan.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16.9 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Francis 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 Francis to West Jordan?
The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Summit Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Francis and 25.1 miles from West Jordan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 4:38 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.93 one way or $13.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Francis and Mostly Sunny near West Jordan.
Stop Ideas Near Summit Park
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 Summit Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Francis and West Jordan. Straight-line distance: 34.53 mi (55.57 km).
#1 Francis
Town in Summit County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,611 |
| Coordinates | 40.6105100, -111.2807400 |
| Altitude | 2000 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $8.10 | $16.19 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $9.63 | $19.27 |
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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