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

The driving distance from Kanab, UT to West Jordan, UT is about 303 miles (487.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
302.98 mi
04h 46m
Flight
248.14 mi
399.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.14 mi
Kilometers
399.35 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.98 mi
Kilometers
487.6 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Jordan
Wed, May 13, 12:30 AM MDT
Return by in Kanab
Wed, May 13, 5:17 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kanab
2026-05-12T19:44
Arrive West Jordan
Wed, May 13, 12:30 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:26 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kanab
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kanosh
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Kanab
151.3 mi
02h 23m
To West Jordan
151.7 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW
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 Kanab and West Jordan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 100 East

    58 m · 6 sec · 100 East

  2. 2

    Continue on Center Street

    2103 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 300 West

    30 mi · 41 min · 300 West

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    36.7 mi · 44 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    20.4 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 15 North

    2452 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    200.5 mi · 3 hr 19 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 209: 9000 South

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

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

    155 m · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto 9000 South

    2 mi · 4 min · 9000 South

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Redwood Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Redwood Road

  14. 14

    Turn left 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 Kanab and West Jordan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
200 mi · 66%
300 West
66.7 mi · 22%
North Main Street
10.1 mi · 3%
9000 South
2.01 mi · 1%
Redwood Road
1.51 mi
I 15 North
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

200 mi · 03h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.9 mi
248.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanosh
02h 23m from Kanab
Leave By
7:26 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kanab 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 Kanab to West Jordan?

The road trip is about 303 miles (487.6 km) and usually takes 04h 46m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kanosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.3 miles from Kanab and 151.7 miles from West Jordan.

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

The direct path is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.62 one way or $83.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kanab and West Jordan. Straight-line distance: 248.14 mi (399.35 km).

Kanab

#1 Kanab

City in and county seat of Kane County, Utah, United States

Population4,983
Coordinates37.0474900, -112.5263100
Altitude1515
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 100 East (-112.526438, 37.047488)
End: West 7800 South (-111.9391, 40.609535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 488 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.69 gal
40.47 L · about $41.62
Round trip
$83.23
21.38 gal · 80.94 L
Estimated CO2
95 kg one way
Round trip: 190 kg / 419 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $41.62 $83.23
Mid-grade $4.23 $45.23 $90.46
Premium $4.55 $48.63 $97.26
Diesel $5.41 $57.85 $115.71

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Kanab and West Jordan. The current time is 19:44:05.

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.