How far is Fruit Heights, UT from West Jordan, UT?

The driving distance from Fruit Heights, UT to West Jordan, UT is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.29 mi
00h 32m
Flight
29.25 mi
47.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.25 mi
Kilometers
47.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.29 mi
Kilometers
50.35 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Jordan
Sun, May 31, 4:30 AM MDT
Return by in Fruit Heights
Sun, May 31, 5:03 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fruit Heights
2026-05-31T03:57
Arrive West Jordan
Sun, May 31, 4:30 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fruit Heights
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
North Salt Lake
UT

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

From Fruit Heights
16.2 mi
00h 16m
To West Jordan
15.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fruit Heights and West Jordan.

  1. 1

    Start on South Mountain Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Mountain Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 400 North

    123 m · 12 sec · East 400 North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Legacy Parkway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Legacy Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Belt Route

    13 mi · 14 min · Belt Route

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 68: Redwood Road

    2077 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 68: 6200 South West

    95 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Redwood Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Redwood Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 7800 South

    26 m · 2 sec · 7800 South

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7800 South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Route
13 mi · 41%
Legacy Parkway
11.4 mi · 37%
US 89 South
4.38 mi · 14%
Redwood Road
2.26 mi · 7%
South Mountain Road
0.77 mi · 2%
SR 68
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Belt Route

Merge slight right onto Belt Route

13 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Salt Lake
00h 16m from Fruit Heights
Leave By
7:24 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fruit Heights 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 Fruit Heights to West Jordan?

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Fruit Heights and 15.1 miles from West Jordan.

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

The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Salt Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Salt Lake, 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 North Salt Lake.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

10 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

10 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

42 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

72 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fruit Heights and West Jordan. Straight-line distance: 29.25 mi (47.08 km).

Fruit Heights

#1 Fruit Heights

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

Population6,216
Coordinates41.0321700, -111.9021600
Altitude1432
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 Mountain Road (-111.902304, 41.032116)
End: West 7800 South (-111.9391, 40.609535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.18 L · about $4.28
Round trip
$8.56
2.2 gal · 8.36 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.28 $8.56
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.65 $9.31
Premium $4.55 $5.00 $10.01
Diesel $5.41 $5.95 $11.91

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Fruit Heights and West Jordan. The current time is 03:57:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.