How far is West Jordan, UT from Santa Clara, UT?

The driving distance from West Jordan, UT to Santa Clara, UT is about 296.8 miles (477.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.3 miles (414.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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
296.79 mi
05h 03m
Flight
257.3 mi
414.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.3 mi
Kilometers
414.09 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.79 mi
Kilometers
477.64 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Santa Clara
Mon, May 25, 5:55 AM MDT
Return by in West Jordan
Mon, May 25, 10:59 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Jordan
2026-05-25T00:52
Arrive Santa Clara
Mon, May 25, 5:55 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 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
Kanosh
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From West Jordan
148.4 mi
02h 31m
To Santa Clara
148.3 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
93°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Jordan and Santa Clara.

  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

    286.5 mi · 4 hr 42 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 34: Saint George Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Bluff Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Bluff Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Sunset Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Santa Clara Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Santa Clara Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Santa Clara Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
287 mi · 97%
SR 34
2.16 mi · 1%
West Sunset Boulevard
2.02 mi · 1%
9000 South
1.93 mi · 1%
Redwood Road
1.52 mi · 1%
Santa Clara Drive
1.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

287 mi · 04h 42m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
257.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanosh
02h 31m from West Jordan
Leave By
6:54 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Jordan and Sunny near Santa Clara.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Jordan to Santa Clara?

The road trip is about 296.8 miles (477.6 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Kanosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.4 miles from West Jordan and 148.3 miles from Santa Clara.

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

The direct path is about 257.3 miles (414.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 6:54 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.76 one way or $81.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Jordan and Sunny near Santa Clara.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Jordan and Santa Clara. Straight-line distance: 257.3 mi (414.09 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
Santa Clara

#2 Santa Clara

City in Washingon County, Utah, United States

Population8,632
Coordinates37.1330400, -113.6541300
Altitude842
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jordan (-111.9391, 40.60967)
End: Santa Clara (-113.65413, 37.13304)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.47 gal
39.64 L · about $40.76
Round trip
$81.52
20.94 gal · 79.28 L
Estimated CO2
93 kg one way
Round trip: 186.1 kg / 410 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $40.76 $81.52
Mid-grade $4.23 $44.30 $88.60
Premium $4.55 $47.63 $95.26
Diesel $5.41 $56.66 $113.33

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between West Jordan and Santa Clara. The current time is 00:52:23.

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.