How far is Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT from West Jordan, UT?
The driving distance from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT to West Jordan, UT is about 6.2 miles (10 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and West Jordan.
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Start on Stream View Drive
108 m · 17 sec · Stream View Drive
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Turn left onto Willow Stream Drive
732 ft · 27 sec · Willow Stream Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Creek Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Creek Road
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Turn left onto Forbush Lane
628 ft · 19 sec · Forbush Lane
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Continue on 7800 South
2 mi · 4 min · 7800 South
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Turn right onto State Street
154 m · 15 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Continue on 7800 South
1.5 km · 2 min · 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 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley 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.
7800 South
Continue on 7800 South
1.98 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Patchy Frost then Sunny near West Jordan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley to West Jordan?
The road trip is about 6.2 miles (10 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Midvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.1 miles from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and 3.1 miles from West Jordan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.86 one way or $1.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Patchy Frost then Sunny near West Jordan.
Stop Ideas Near Midvale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and West Jordan. Straight-line distance: 5.77 mi (9.28 km).
#1 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 8,285 |
| Coordinates | 40.6043900, -111.8293800 |
| Altitude | 1409 |
| 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: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.86 | $1.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $0.93 | $1.86 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $1.00 | $2.00 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
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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