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

The driving distance from West Jordan, UT to Erda, UT is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
32.64 mi
00h 44m
Flight
19.16 mi
30.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.16 mi
Kilometers
30.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.64 mi
Kilometers
52.53 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erda
Fri, May 15, 12:24 PM MDT
Return by in West Jordan
Fri, May 15, 1:08 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Jordan
2026-05-15T11:40
Arrive Erda
Fri, May 15, 12:24 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:02 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
Magna
UT

Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

From West Jordan
16.3 mi
00h 22m
To Erda
16.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, May 15 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, May 15 1:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 7800 South

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 7800 South

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 154 North

    2205 ft · 54 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Bangerter Highway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Bangerter Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward SR 201 West: Magna

    2066 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto 2100 South Freeway

    13 mi · 16 min · 2100 South Freeway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 36 South: Tooele

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on SR 36

    5.8 mi · 7 min · SR 36

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Church Road

    2682 ft · 2 min · Church Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2100 South Freeway
13 mi · 40%
Bangerter Highway
7.8 mi · 24%
SR 36
5.82 mi · 18%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.92 mi · 6%
7800 South
1.92 mi · 6%
SR 36 South
0.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

2100 South Freeway

Merge slight left onto 2100 South Freeway

13 mi · 00h 16m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Magna
00h 22m from West Jordan
Leave By
7:02 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving West Jordan and Mostly Clear near Erda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Magna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from West Jordan and 16.3 miles from Erda.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 7:02 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around West Jordan and Mostly Clear near Erda.

Stop Ideas Near Magna

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

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

BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

17 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

18 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

58 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

65 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Jordan and Erda. Straight-line distance: 19.16 mi (30.84 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
Erda

#2 Erda

Census-designated place in Tooele County, Utah, United States

Population4,642
Coordinates40.6127200, -112.3043900
Altitude1324
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jordan (-111.9391, 40.60967)
End: Erda (-112.30439, 40.61272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.36 L · about $4.48
Round trip
$8.95
2.3 gal · 8.72 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.48 $8.95
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.87 $9.73
Premium $4.55 $5.23 $10.46
Diesel $5.41 $6.22 $12.45

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Jordan and Erda. The current time is 11:40:22.

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.