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

The driving distance from West Jordan, UT to Francis, UT is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
50.5 mi
01h 03m
Flight
34.53 mi
55.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.53 mi
Kilometers
55.57 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.5 mi
Kilometers
81.27 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Francis
Thu, Apr 16, 2:06 AM MDT
Return by in West Jordan
Thu, Apr 16, 3:10 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Jordan
2026-04-16T01:02
Arrive Francis
Thu, Apr 16, 2:06 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Summit Park
UT

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

From West Jordan
25.2 mi
00h 31m
To Francis
25.3 mi
00h 31m

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
51°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 7800 South

    26 m · 9 sec · 7800 South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Redwood Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Redwood Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Redwood Road

    1727 ft · 37 sec · Redwood Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 215 East

    1792 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Belt Route

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    917 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    17.6 mi · 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 40: Heber, Vernal

    2081 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 248: Park City, Kamas

    1983 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Kearns Boulevard

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Kearns Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Main Village Way

    6 m · 1 sec · West Main Village Way

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Village Way

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
17.6 mi · 35%
Belt Route
11.8 mi · 23%
Kearns Boulevard
11.4 mi · 23%
US 40
3.56 mi · 7%
Redwood Road
2.33 mi · 5%
South Main Street
2.03 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

17.6 mi · 00h 19m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit Park
00h 31m from West Jordan
Leave By
4:22 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers leaving West Jordan and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers near Francis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Summit Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from West Jordan and 25.3 miles from Francis.

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

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 4:22 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.93 one way or $13.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers around West Jordan and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers near Francis.

Stop Ideas Near Summit Park

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

25 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

25 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

58 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

61 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Jordan and Francis. Straight-line distance: 34.53 mi (55.57 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
Francis

#2 Francis

Town in Summit County, Utah, United States

Population1,611
Coordinates40.6105100, -111.2807400
Altitude2000
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jordan (-111.9391, 40.60967)
End: Francis (-111.28074, 40.61051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.75 L · about $6.93
Round trip
$13.86
3.56 gal · 13.5 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.93 $13.86
Mid-grade $4.23 $7.53 $15.06
Premium $4.55 $8.10 $16.19
Diesel $5.41 $9.63 $19.27

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 Francis. The current time is 01:02:40.

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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.