How far is River Heights, UT from West Jordan, UT?

The driving distance from River Heights, UT to West Jordan, UT is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
92.12 mi
01h 32m
Flight
77.07 mi
124.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.07 mi
Kilometers
124.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.12 mi
Kilometers
148.26 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Jordan
Sat, May 30, 12:20 PM MDT
Return by in River Heights
Sat, May 30, 1:52 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave River Heights
2026-05-30T10:48
Arrive West Jordan
Sat, May 30, 12:20 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in River Heights
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
Ogden
UT

The most populous city in Weber County, Utah.

From River Heights
46 mi
00h 46m
To West Jordan
46.1 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
72°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 8:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between River Heights and West Jordan.

  1. 1

    Start on 600 South

    1223 ft · 42 sec · 600 South

  2. 2

    Continue on Summerwild Avenue

    1332 ft · 46 sec · Summerwild Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 700 South

    1747 ft · 1 min · 700 South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    149 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    25.6 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    2241 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    20.7 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    16.4 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Legacy Parkway

    1.3 km · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Legacy Parkway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Legacy Parkway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Belt Route

    13 mi · 14 min · Belt Route

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 68: Redwood Road

    2077 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 68: 6200 South West

    95 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Redwood Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Redwood Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 7800 South

    26 m · 2 sec · 7800 South

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7800 South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between River Heights and West Jordan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
37.1 mi · 40%
Main Street
26.1 mi · 28%
Belt Route
13 mi · 14%
Legacy Parkway
12.2 mi · 13%
Redwood Road
2.26 mi · 2%
SR 68
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Keep slight right

25.6 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
77.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ogden
00h 46m from River Heights
Leave By
3:26 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving River Heights and Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance 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 River Heights to West Jordan?

The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Ogden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from River Heights and 46.1 miles from West Jordan.

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

The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:26 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.65 one way or $25.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around River Heights and Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Jordan.

Stop Ideas Near Ogden

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

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

BUS

Ogden, Utah

2393 Wall Avenue
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

51 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

52 mi away
340 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

114 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between River Heights and West Jordan. Straight-line distance: 77.07 mi (124.03 km).

River Heights

#1 River Heights

City in Cache County, Utah

Population2,141
Coordinates41.7216000, -111.8213300
Altitude1396
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: East 600 South (-111.821335, 41.721359)
End: West 7800 South (-111.9391, 40.609535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.31 L · about $12.65
Round trip
$25.30
6.5 gal · 24.62 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.65 $25.30
Mid-grade $4.23 $13.75 $27.50
Premium $4.55 $14.78 $29.57
Diesel $5.41 $17.59 $35.18

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between River Heights and West Jordan. The current time is 10:48:38.

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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.