How far is West Jordan, UT from North Salt Lake, UT?

The driving distance from West Jordan, UT to North Salt Lake, UT is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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
18.81 mi
00h 24m
Flight
16.59 mi
26.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.59 mi
Kilometers
26.7 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.81 mi
Kilometers
30.27 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Salt Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 8:45 PM MDT
Return by in West Jordan
Sat, Apr 18, 9:10 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Jordan
2026-04-18T20:21
Arrive North Salt Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 8:45 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:40 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

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
South Salt Lake
UT

City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

From West Jordan
9.4 mi
00h 12m
To North Salt Lake
9.4 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Jordan and North Salt Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Jordan and North Salt Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on 7800 South

    1.5 km · 2 min · 7800 South

  2. 2

    Continue on Center Street

    2258 ft · 56 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Holden Street

    2120 ft · 52 sec · Holden Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 700 West

    1876 ft · 52 sec · 700 West

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 7200 South

    1281 ft · 27 sec · 7200 South

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 15 North, I 215 North: Salt Lake

    1177 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.6 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 89 North

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 89

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 89

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 350 North

    12 m · 1 sec · 350 North

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 350 North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Jordan and North Salt Lake.

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
13.6 mi · 72%
Highway 89
1.99 mi · 11%
7800 South
0.96 mi · 5%
I 15 North
0.52 mi · 3%
Center Street
0.43 mi · 2%
Holden Street
0.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

13.6 mi · 00h 15m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
16.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Salt Lake
00h 12m from West Jordan
Leave By
7:40 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving West Jordan and Sunny near North Salt Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Jordan to North Salt Lake?

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

South Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from West Jordan and 9.4 miles from North Salt Lake.

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

The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around West Jordan and Sunny near North Salt Lake.

Stop Ideas Near South Salt Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Salt Lake, 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 South Salt Lake.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

5 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

5 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

56 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

58 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Jordan and North Salt Lake. Straight-line distance: 16.59 mi (26.7 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
North Salt Lake

#2 North Salt Lake

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

Population21,204
Coordinates40.8485600, -111.9068800
Altitude1322
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jordan (-111.9391, 40.60967)
End: North Salt Lake (-111.90688, 40.84856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.51 L · about $2.57
Round trip
$5.14
1.32 gal · 5.02 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.57 $5.14
Mid-grade $4.23 $2.79 $5.58
Premium $4.55 $3.00 $6.00
Diesel $5.41 $3.57 $7.14

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Jordan and North Salt Lake. The current time is 20:21:03.

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.