How far is West Jordan, UT from Gunnison, UT?
The driving distance from West Jordan, UT to Gunnison, UT is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Juab County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Jordan and Gunnison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Jordan and Gunnison.
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Start on 7800 South
26 m · 6 sec · 7800 South
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Turn right onto Redwood Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Redwood Road
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Turn left onto 9000 South
1.9 mi · 4 min · 9000 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
2303 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
71.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 28
2653 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
65 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
30.3 mi · 45 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Jordan and Gunnison.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
71.8 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving West Jordan and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Gunnison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Jordan to Gunnison?
The road trip is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Rocky Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from West Jordan and 57.7 miles from Gunnison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.88 one way or $31.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around West Jordan and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Gunnison.
Stop Ideas Near Rocky Ridge
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 Rocky Ridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Jordan and Gunnison. Straight-line distance: 100.69 mi (162.05 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Gunnison
City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States
| Population | 3,675 |
| Coordinates | 39.1552400, -111.8182600 |
| Altitude | 1566 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gunnison (-111.81826, 39.15524)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.88 | $31.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $17.26 | $34.52 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $18.56 | $37.12 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $22.08 | $44.16 |
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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