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

The driving distance from Highland, UT to West Jordan, UT is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
20.92 mi
00h 26m
Flight
14.82 mi
23.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.82 mi
Kilometers
23.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.92 mi
Kilometers
33.67 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Jordan
Tue, May 12, 5:28 PM MDT
Return by in Highland
Tue, May 12, 5:55 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland
2026-05-12T17:02
Arrive West Jordan
Tue, May 12, 5:28 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Highland
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Bluffdale
UT

City in Salt Lake and Utah counties in Utah, United States

From Highland
10.4 mi
00h 13m
To West Jordan
10.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph SE
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 Highland and West Jordan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 10680 North

    648 ft · 34 sec · West 10680 North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 5600 West

    2046 ft · 1 min · North 5600 West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Timpanogos Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Timpanogos Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.7 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 209: 9000 South

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

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

    155 m · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto 9000 South

    2 mi · 4 min · 9000 South

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Redwood Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Redwood Road

  11. 11

    Turn left 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 Highland 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
10.7 mi · 51%
Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
3.73 mi · 18%
9000 South
2.01 mi · 10%
Redwood Road
1.51 mi · 7%
Timpanogos Highway
1.32 mi · 6%
I 15 North
0.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

10.7 mi · 00h 11m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bluffdale
00h 13m from Highland
Leave By
7:36 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Highland 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 Highland to West Jordan?

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Bluffdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Highland and 10.5 miles from West Jordan.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bluffdale

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

30 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

31 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

38 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

81 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland and West Jordan. Straight-line distance: 14.82 mi (23.85 km).

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#1 Highland

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population17,989
Coordinates40.4254800, -111.7944700
Altitude1518
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: West 10680 North (-111.794706, 40.425901)
End: West 7800 South (-111.9391, 40.609535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.79 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.76
1.48 gal · 5.58 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.88 $5.76
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.13 $6.26
Premium $4.55 $3.37 $6.73
Diesel $5.41 $4.00 $8.01

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 Highland and West Jordan. The current time is 17:02:00.

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.