How far is West Jordan, UT from West Valley City, UT?

The driving distance from West Jordan, UT to West Valley City, UT is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
10.05 mi
00h 17m
Flight
6.52 mi
10.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.52 mi
Kilometers
10.5 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.05 mi
Kilometers
16.17 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Valley City
Fri, May 1, 10:57 AM MDT
Return by in West Jordan
Fri, May 1, 11:15 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Jordan
2026-05-01T10:40
Arrive West Valley City
Fri, May 1, 10:57 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:54 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kearns
UT

Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

From West Jordan
4.3 mi
00h 08m
To West Valley City
5.7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N
Destination
66°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Jordan and West Valley City.

  1. 1

    Start on 7800 South

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 7800 South

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 154 North

    2205 ft · 54 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Bangerter Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Bangerter Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    1124 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 4100 South

    1.2 km · 2 min · 4100 South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 4400 West

    1194 ft · 35 sec · 4400 West

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Volta Avenue

    1169 ft · 42 sec · Volta Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Atlas Way

    2325 ft · 1 min · Atlas Way

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlas Way

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bangerter Highway
4.66 mi · 46%
7800 South
1.92 mi · 19%
4100 South
0.76 mi · 8%
Atlas Way
0.44 mi · 4%
SR 154 North
0.42 mi · 4%
4400 West
0.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Bangerter Highway

Merge slight left onto Bangerter Highway

4.44 mi · 00h 05m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
6.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kearns
00h 08m from West Jordan
Leave By
7:54 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Jordan and Sunny near West Valley City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Jordan to West Valley City?

The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Kearns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from West Jordan and 5.7 miles from West Valley City.

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

The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Jordan and Sunny near West Valley City.

Stop Ideas Near Kearns

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

14 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

14 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

56 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

62 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Jordan and West Valley City. Straight-line distance: 6.52 mi (10.5 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
West Valley City

#2 West Valley City

The second most populous city in Utah.

Population135,248
Coordinates40.6916100, -112.0010500
Altitude1312
CountryUnited States
Start: West 7800 South (-111.9391, 40.609535)
End: Atlas Way (-112.001182, 40.69161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.34 L · about $1.36
Round trip
$2.73
0.7 gal · 2.68 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.36 $2.73
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.48 $2.96
Premium $4.55 $1.59 $3.18
Diesel $5.41 $1.89 $3.79

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between West Jordan and West Valley City. The current time is 10:40:13.

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.