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

The driving distance from Kamas, UT to West Jordan, UT is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
48.62 mi
00h 53m
Flight
34.6 mi
55.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.6 mi
Kilometers
55.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.62 mi
Kilometers
78.25 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Jordan
Thu, Apr 16, 1:50 AM MDT
Return by in Kamas
Thu, Apr 16, 2:44 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kamas
2026-04-16T00:57
Arrive West Jordan
Thu, Apr 16, 1:50 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kamas
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
Summit Park
UT

Census-designated place in Summit County, Utah, United States

From Kamas
24.4 mi
00h 26m
To West Jordan
24.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1140 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 200 South

    11.3 mi · 16 min · West 200 South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 40 West

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    16.9 mi · 18 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South

    1540 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 215

    2121 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1864 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Belt Route

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 68: Redwood Road

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 68: Redwood Road, South Valley Regional Airport

    48 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Redwood Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Redwood Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 7800 South

    26 m · 2 sec · 7800 South

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7800 South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kamas 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16.9 mi · 35%
Belt Route
11.6 mi · 24%
West 200 South
11.3 mi · 23%
US 40 West
2.89 mi · 6%
Redwood Road
2.57 mi · 5%
I 80 West
1.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
34.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit Park
00h 26m from Kamas
Leave By
4:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms leaving Kamas and Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers near West Jordan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kamas to West Jordan?

The road trip is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 24.4 miles from Kamas and 24.2 miles from West Jordan.

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

The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.66 one way or $13.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms around Kamas and Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers near West Jordan.

Stop Ideas Near Summit Park

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

25 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

25 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

58 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

61 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kamas and West Jordan. Straight-line distance: 34.6 mi (55.68 km).

Kamas

#1 Kamas

City in Summit County, Utah, United States

Population2,344
Coordinates40.6430100, -111.2807400
Altitude1977
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 Main Street (-111.280827, 40.643009)
End: West 7800 South (-111.9391, 40.609535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.49 L · about $6.66
Round trip
$13.31
3.42 gal · 12.98 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.66 $13.31
Mid-grade $4.23 $7.24 $14.47
Premium $4.55 $7.78 $15.56
Diesel $5.41 $9.25 $18.51

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Kamas and West Jordan. The current time is 00:57:47.

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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.