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

The driving distance from West Jordan, UT to Salem, UT is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
47.08 mi
00h 59m
Flight
40.92 mi
65.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.92 mi
Kilometers
65.86 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.08 mi
Kilometers
75.77 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Tue, May 12, 7:26 PM MDT
Return by in West Jordan
Tue, May 12, 8:26 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Jordan
2026-05-12T18:27
Arrive Salem
Tue, May 12, 7:26 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Pleasant Grove
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From West Jordan
23.5 mi
00h 29m
To Salem
23.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSW
Destination
96°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on SR 156: Spanish Fork

    2538 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 156: Spanish Fork, Salem, Main Street

    72 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1444 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 100 South

    7 m · 1 sec · West 100 South

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 100 South

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
37 mi · 79%
North Main Street
4.99 mi · 11%
9000 South
1.93 mi · 4%
Redwood Road
1.52 mi · 3%
SR 156
0.53 mi · 1%
I 15 South
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

37 mi · 00h 40m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Grove
00h 29m from West Jordan
Leave By
4:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Jordan and Sunny near Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Pleasant Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from West Jordan and 23.5 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pleasant Grove, 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 Pleasant Grove.

RAIL

Provo

17 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

46 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

47 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

97 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Jordan and Salem. Straight-line distance: 40.92 mi (65.86 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
Salem

#2 Salem

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population8,866
Coordinates40.0530100, -111.6735400
Altitude1405
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jordan (-111.9391, 40.60967)
End: Salem (-111.67354, 40.05301)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.29 L · about $6.46
Round trip
$12.92
3.32 gal · 12.58 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.46 $12.92
Mid-grade $4.23 $7.02 $14.05
Premium $4.55 $7.55 $15.10
Diesel $5.41 $8.98 $17.97

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between West Jordan and Salem. The current time is 18:27:01.

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.