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

The driving distance from West Jordan, UT to Aurora, UT is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
138.5 mi
02h 29m
Flight
116.59 mi
187.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.59 mi
Kilometers
187.64 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.5 mi
Kilometers
222.9 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Wed, Apr 29, 6:26 PM MDT
Return by in West Jordan
Wed, Apr 29, 8:55 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Jordan
2026-04-29T15:56
Arrive Aurora
Wed, Apr 29, 6:26 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Jordan
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
Mona
UT

City in Juab County, Utah, United States

From West Jordan
69.3 mi
01h 14m
To Aurora
69.2 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph WSW
Destination
31°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    106.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Scipio

    2261 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Street

    24.4 mi · 29 min · State Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 100 North

    9 m · 1 sec · 100 North

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 100 North

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
106 mi · 77%
State Street
24.4 mi · 18%
Main Street
2.7 mi · 2%
9000 South
1.93 mi · 1%
Redwood Road
1.52 mi · 1%
I 15 South
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

106 mi · 01h 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
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mona
01h 14m from West Jordan
Leave By
1:32 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving West Jordan and Partly Cloudy near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Mona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from West Jordan and 69.2 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 1:32 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.04 one way or $38.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around West Jordan and Partly Cloudy near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Mona

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

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

RAIL

Provo

48 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Helper

87 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

105 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

105 mi away
300 South 600 West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Jordan and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 116.59 mi (187.64 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
Aurora

#2 Aurora

City in Sevier County, Utah, United States

Population1,061
Coordinates38.9221900, -111.9340900
Altitude1585
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jordan (-111.9391, 40.60967)
End: Aurora (-111.93409, 38.92219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.5 L · about $19.04
Round trip
$38.07
9.78 gal · 37 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.04 $38.07
Mid-grade $4.23 $20.69 $41.38
Premium $4.55 $22.24 $44.49
Diesel $5.41 $26.46 $52.93

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between West Jordan and Aurora. The current time is 15:56:46.

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.