How far is West Jordan, UT from River Heights, UT?

The driving distance from West Jordan, UT to River Heights, UT is about 93 miles (149.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
93.01 mi
01h 47m
Flight
77.07 mi
124.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.07 mi
Kilometers
124.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.01 mi
Kilometers
149.69 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in River Heights
Sat, May 30, 1:45 PM MDT
Return by in West Jordan
Sat, May 30, 3:32 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Jordan
2026-05-30T11:58
Arrive River Heights
Sat, May 30, 1:45 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM MDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
South Ogden
UT

City in Weber County, Utah, United States

From West Jordan
46.5 mi
00h 53m
To River Heights
46.5 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 8:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph ESE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Jordan and River Heights.

  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

    2221 ft · 47 sec · Redwood Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 215 West

    2004 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    13 mi · 14 min · Belt Route

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Route

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Belt Route

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 91

    899 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto 1100 South

    4.5 mi · 6 min · 1100 South

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    20.9 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 700 South

    1747 ft · 1 min · 700 South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Summerwild Avenue

    1332 ft · 48 sec · Summerwild Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on 600 South

    1223 ft · 42 sec · 600 South

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 600 South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
48.1 mi · 52%
1100 South
25.4 mi · 27%
Belt Route
15.4 mi · 17%
Redwood Road
2.43 mi · 3%
US 91
0.45 mi
I 215 West
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

37.9 mi · 00h 39m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
77.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Ogden
00h 53m from West Jordan
Leave By
2:56 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Jordan and Showers And Thunderstorms near River Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Jordan to River Heights?

The road trip is about 93 miles (149.7 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

South Ogden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from West Jordan and 46.5 miles from River Heights.

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

The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.77 one way or $25.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Jordan and Showers And Thunderstorms near River Heights.

Stop Ideas Near South Ogden

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

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

BUS

Ogden, Utah

3 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

48 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

48 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

111 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Jordan and River Heights. Straight-line distance: 77.07 mi (124.03 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
River Heights

#2 River Heights

City in Cache County, Utah

Population2,141
Coordinates41.7216000, -111.8213300
Altitude1396
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jordan (-111.9391, 40.60967)
End: River Heights (-111.82133, 41.7216)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.42 L · about $12.77
Round trip
$25.54
6.56 gal · 24.84 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.77 $25.54
Mid-grade $4.23 $13.88 $27.76
Premium $4.55 $14.92 $29.84
Diesel $5.41 $17.75 $35.50

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between West Jordan and River Heights. The current time is 11:58:44.

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.