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

The driving distance from West Mountain, UT to West Jordan, UT is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.92 mi
00h 53m
Flight
38.75 mi
62.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.75 mi
Kilometers
62.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.92 mi
Kilometers
83.56 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Jordan
Thu, Oct 15, 1:36 PM MDT
Return by in West Mountain
Thu, Oct 15, 2:30 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Mountain
2026-10-15T12:43
Arrive West Jordan
Thu, Oct 15, 1:36 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Mountain
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
Lindon
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From West Mountain
25.9 mi
00h 26m
To West Jordan
26 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph ENE
Destination
64°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 5600 West Street

    1899 ft · 59 sec · South 5600 West Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 9600 South

    3 mi · 5 min · 9600 South

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    925 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    2056 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    44 mi · 47 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 209: 9000 South

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 209: 9000 South, West Jordan

    155 m · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto 9000 South

    2 mi · 4 min · 9000 South

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Redwood Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Redwood Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 7800 South

    26 m · 2 sec · 7800 South

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7800 South

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
44 mi · 85%
9600 South
2.98 mi · 6%
9000 South
2.01 mi · 4%
Redwood Road
1.51 mi · 3%
SR 209
0.41 mi · 1%
I 15 North
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

44 mi · 00h 47m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lindon
00h 26m from West Mountain
Leave By
4:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Mountain and Sunny near West Jordan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Lindon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from West Mountain and 26 miles from West Jordan.

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

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 4:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.84 one way or $17.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lindon

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

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

RAIL

Provo

14 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

49 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

49 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

100 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Mountain and West Jordan. Straight-line distance: 38.75 mi (62.36 km).

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#1 West Mountain

Situated in Utah County west of the Wasatch Front, this prominent isolated ridge rises above the valley floor near Utah Lake.

Population0
Coordinates40.0607900, -111.7882700
Altitude1386
CountryUnited States
West Jordan

#2 West Jordan

The second most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population116,530
Coordinates40.6096700, -111.9391000
Altitude1333
CountryUnited States
Start: South 5600 West Street (-111.787539, 40.060797)
End: West 7800 South (-111.9391, 40.609535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.94 L · about $8.84
Round trip
$17.68
3.66 gal · 13.88 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.83 $8.84 $17.68
Mid-grade $5.12 $9.38 $18.75
Premium $5.36 $9.81 $19.61
Diesel $6.28 $11.49 $22.98

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Mountain and West Jordan. The current time is 12:43:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.