How far is Woods Cross, UT from West Jordan, UT?

The driving distance from Woods Cross, UT to West Jordan, UT is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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
20.52 mi
00h 22m
Flight
18.26 mi
29.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.26 mi
Kilometers
29.39 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.52 mi
Kilometers
33.02 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Jordan
Thu, Apr 16, 2:11 AM MDT
Return by in Woods Cross
Thu, Apr 16, 2:34 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woods Cross
2026-04-16T01:48
Arrive West Jordan
Thu, Apr 16, 2:11 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woods Cross
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Salt Lake City
UT

The capital of Utah.

From Woods Cross
10.3 mi
00h 11m
To West Jordan
10.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woods Cross and West Jordan.

  1. 1

    Start on 1875 South

    1 m · 2 sec · 1875 South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 500 West

    55 m · 31 sec · 500 West

  3. 3

    Continue on 500 West

    2125 ft · 45 sec · 500 West

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    2004 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 2600 South

    980 ft · 26 sec · 2600 South

  6. 6

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

    2101 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Route

    14.8 mi · 16 min · Belt Route

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 68: Redwood Road

    2077 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 68: 6200 South West

    95 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Redwood Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Redwood Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 7800 South

    26 m · 2 sec · 7800 South

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7800 South

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Route
14.8 mi · 72%
Redwood Road
2.26 mi · 11%
Veterans Memorial Highway
1.59 mi · 8%
SR 68
0.45 mi · 2%
500 West
0.44 mi · 2%
I 15 South
0.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Belt Route

Keep slight right to continue on Belt Route

14.8 mi · 00h 16m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salt Lake City
00h 11m from Woods Cross
Leave By
7:44 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers leaving Woods Cross and Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers near West Jordan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woods Cross to West Jordan?

The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Salt Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Woods Cross and 10.3 miles from West Jordan.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers around Woods Cross and Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers near West Jordan.

Stop Ideas Near Salt Lake City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

1 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

1 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

52 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

63 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woods Cross and West Jordan. Straight-line distance: 18.26 mi (29.39 km).

Woods Cross

#1 Woods Cross

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

Population11,668
Coordinates40.8716100, -111.8921600
Altitude1334
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: West 1875 South (-111.892157, 40.871588)
End: West 7800 South (-111.9391, 40.609535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.74 L · about $2.80
Round trip
$5.61
1.44 gal · 5.48 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.80 $5.61
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.05 $6.09
Premium $4.55 $3.28 $6.55
Diesel $5.41 $3.90 $7.79

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Woods Cross and West Jordan. The current time is 01:48:20.

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.