How far is Vernal, UT from West Jordan, UT?
The driving distance from Vernal, UT to West Jordan, UT is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127 miles (204.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Duchesne County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vernal and West Jordan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernal and West Jordan.
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Start on South Vernal Avenue
22 m · 9 sec · South Vernal Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
17.3 mi · 20 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on 200 North
11.7 mi · 14 min · 200 North
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Continue on North 200 East
972 ft · 15 sec · North 200 East
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Continue on South Main Street
1993 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
27.3 mi · 31 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on 46220 West
85 mi · 1 hr 39 min · 46220 West
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16.9 mi · 18 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South
1540 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on I 215
2121 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
1864 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
11.6 mi · 12 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 68: Redwood Road
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 68: Redwood Road, South Valley Regional Airport
48 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Redwood Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Redwood Road
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Turn right onto 7800 South
26 m · 2 sec · 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 Vernal and West Jordan.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
46220 West
Continue on 46220 West
85 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Vernal 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 Vernal to West Jordan?
The road trip is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Tabiona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Vernal and 88.9 miles from West Jordan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127 miles (204.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.41 one way or $48.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vernal and Sunny near West Jordan.
Stop Ideas Near Tabiona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tabiona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vernal and West Jordan. Straight-line distance: 127.02 mi (204.42 km).
#1 Vernal
City in and county seat fo Uintah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 10,468 |
| Coordinates | 40.4555200, -109.5287500 |
| Altitude | 1624 |
| 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: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $24.41 | $48.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $26.53 | $53.06 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $28.52 | $57.04 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $33.93 | $67.87 |
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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