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

The driving distance from West Jordan, UT to Riverdale, UT is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
44.6 mi
00h 51m
Flight
39.34 mi
63.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.34 mi
Kilometers
63.31 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.6 mi
Kilometers
71.78 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverdale
Sun, May 31, 3:40 AM MDT
Return by in West Jordan
Sun, May 31, 4:31 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Jordan
2026-05-31T02:48
Arrive Riverdale
Sun, May 31, 3:40 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
West Bountiful
UT

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

From West Jordan
22.3 mi
00h 25m
To Riverdale
22.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.1 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 97

    1157 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 26: Riverdale Road

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 26 East: Riverdale

    138 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Riverdale Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Riverdale Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 1050 West

    15 m · 1 sec · 1050 West

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1050 West

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 54%
Belt Route
15.4 mi · 35%
Redwood Road
2.43 mi · 5%
SR 26
0.95 mi · 2%
Riverdale Road
0.82 mi · 2%
I 215 West
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

14.1 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bountiful
00h 25m from West Jordan
Leave By
4:46 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Jordan and Sunny near Riverdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

West Bountiful is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from West Jordan and 22.3 miles from Riverdale.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:46 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Jordan and Sunny near Riverdale.

Stop Ideas Near West Bountiful

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Bountiful, 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 West Bountiful.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

15 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

15 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

37 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

77 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Jordan and Riverdale. Straight-line distance: 39.34 mi (63.31 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
Riverdale

#2 Riverdale

City in Weber County, Utah, United States

Population8,988
Coordinates41.1768900, -112.0038300
Altitude1332
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jordan (-111.9391, 40.60967)
End: Riverdale (-112.00383, 41.17689)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.96 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.22
3.14 gal · 11.92 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.11 $12.22
Mid-grade $4.23 $6.64 $13.29
Premium $4.55 $7.14 $14.28
Diesel $5.41 $8.50 $16.99

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between West Jordan and Riverdale. The current time is 02:48:24.

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.