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

The driving distance from West Jordan, UT to Monticello, UT is about 278.1 miles (447.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.7 miles (377.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
278.07 mi
05h 30m
Flight
234.7 mi
377.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.7 mi
Kilometers
377.72 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.07 mi
Kilometers
447.51 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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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 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monticello
Sat, Apr 11, 2:02 PM MDT
Return by in West Jordan
Sat, Apr 11, 7:32 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Jordan
2026-04-11T08:31
Arrive Monticello
Sat, Apr 11, 2:02 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:31 AM to 1:31 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:58 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Jordan
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
East Carbon City
UT

City in Carbon County, Utah, United States

From West Jordan
139 mi
02h 45m
To Monticello
139.1 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Price

    884 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto US 6 East: Price

    1212 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Highway Drive

    2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191: Crescent Junction, Moab

    1555 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Arches, Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands

    26.9 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
146 mi · 53%
Main Street
56.4 mi · 20%
Veterans Memorial Highway
37 mi · 13%
Arches
26.9 mi · 10%
US 6 East
4.55 mi · 2%
9000 South
1.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

75.8 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
234.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Carbon City
02h 45m from West Jordan
Leave By
5:58 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Jordan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Monticello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 278.1 miles (447.5 km) and usually takes 05h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Carbon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139 miles from West Jordan and 139.1 miles from Monticello.

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

The direct path is about 234.7 miles (377.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:58 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.19 one way or $76.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Jordan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Monticello.

Stop Ideas Near East Carbon City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Carbon City, 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 East Carbon City.

RAIL

Helper

41 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Green River

65 mi away
250 South Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Jordan and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 234.7 mi (377.72 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
Monticello

#2 Monticello

City in southeast Utah

Population1,955
Coordinates37.8713800, -109.3428900
Altitude2155
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jordan (-111.9391, 40.60967)
End: Monticello (-109.34289, 37.87138)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 448 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.81 gal
37.14 L · about $38.19
Round trip
$76.38
19.62 gal · 74.28 L
Estimated CO2
87.2 kg one way
Round trip: 174.4 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $38.19 $76.38
Mid-grade $4.23 $41.51 $83.01
Premium $4.55 $44.63 $89.25
Diesel $5.41 $53.09 $106.18

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between West Jordan and Monticello. The current time is 08:31:21.

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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.