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

The driving distance from Payson, UT to West Jordan, UT is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
49.37 mi
00h 49m
Flight
40.55 mi
65.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.55 mi
Kilometers
65.26 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.37 mi
Kilometers
79.46 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Jordan
Wed, Apr 22, 9:20 PM MDT
Return by in Payson
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Payson
2026-04-22T20:31
Arrive West Jordan
Wed, Apr 22, 9:20 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Payson
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
Pleasant Grove
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Payson
24.5 mi
00h 24m
To West Jordan
24.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    33 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    54 m · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    48 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    15 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 100 North

    63 m · 11 sec · 100 North

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

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

    2071 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    44 mi · 47 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 Payson and West Jordan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
44 mi · 89%
9000 South
2.01 mi · 4%
Redwood Road
1.51 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.71 mi · 1%
SR 209
0.41 mi · 1%
I 15 North
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

44 mi · 00h 47m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Grove
00h 24m from Payson
Leave By
4:52 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Payson and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Jordan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Pleasant Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Payson and 24.8 miles from West Jordan.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:52 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Payson and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Jordan.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Grove

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

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

RAIL

Provo

17 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

46 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

47 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

97 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Payson and West Jordan. Straight-line distance: 40.55 mi (65.26 km).

Payson

#1 Payson

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population21,033
Coordinates40.0444000, -111.7321500
Altitude1418
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: North Main Street (-111.732274, 40.044401)
End: West 7800 South (-111.9391, 40.609535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.6 L · about $6.77
Round trip
$13.55
3.48 gal · 13.2 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.77 $13.55
Mid-grade $4.23 $7.36 $14.72
Premium $4.55 $7.92 $15.83
Diesel $5.41 $9.42 $18.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Payson and West Jordan. The current time is 20:31:15.

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.