How far is West Jordan, UT from American Fork, UT?

The driving distance from West Jordan, UT to American Fork, UT is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.81 mi
00h 28m
Flight
17.76 mi
28.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.76 mi
Kilometers
28.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.81 mi
Kilometers
35.1 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in American Fork
Thu, Apr 16, 8:16 AM MDT
Return by in West Jordan
Thu, Apr 16, 8:45 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Jordan
2026-04-16T07:47
Arrive American Fork
Thu, Apr 16, 8:16 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Jordan
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bluffdale
UT

City in Salt Lake and Utah counties in Utah, United States

From West Jordan
10.9 mi
00h 14m
To American Fork
10.9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph WNW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Jordan and American Fork.

  1. 1

    Start on 7800 South

    26 m · 6 sec · 7800 South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Redwood Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Redwood Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 9000 South

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 9000 South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

    2303 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    16.4 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 145: American Fork, Main Street

    605 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on American Fork, Main Street

    741 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Main Street

    55 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 100 East

    13 m · 1 sec · 100 East

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 100 East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Jordan and American Fork.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
16.4 mi · 75%
9000 South
1.93 mi · 9%
Redwood Road
1.52 mi · 7%
Main Street
1.27 mi · 6%
I 15 South
0.44 mi · 2%
SR 145
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

16.4 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bluffdale
00h 14m from West Jordan
Leave By
7:32 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers leaving West Jordan and Chance Rain Showers then Rain And Snow Showers near American Fork.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Jordan to American Fork?

The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Bluffdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from West Jordan and 10.9 miles from American Fork.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:32 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $6.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers around West Jordan and Chance Rain Showers then Rain And Snow Showers near American Fork.

Stop Ideas Near Bluffdale

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

30 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

31 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

38 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

81 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Jordan and American Fork. Straight-line distance: 17.76 mi (28.58 km).

West Jordan

#1 West Jordan

The second most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population116,530
Coordinates40.6096700, -111.9391000
Altitude1333
CountryUnited States
American Fork

#2 American Fork

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population33,896
Coordinates40.3769000, -111.7957600
Altitude1404
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jordan (-111.9391, 40.60967)
End: American Fork (-111.79576, 40.3769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.91 L · about $3.00
Round trip
$6.00
1.54 gal · 5.82 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.00 $6.00
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.26 $6.52
Premium $4.55 $3.50 $7.01
Diesel $5.41 $4.17 $8.33

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between West Jordan and American Fork. The current time is 07:47:35.

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.