This 85.3-mile drive from Garland to West Jordan, UT, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes. You'll primarily travel on Veterans Memorial Highway, Belt Route, and Legacy Parkway, with only 13% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $14. Given its relatively short duration and the fact that both your origin and destination are within the Mountain West region, this drive offers a straightforward connection between two points in Utah. It's a practical option for a quick transit rather than an extended scenic tour.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.7 miles from Garland, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 85.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 85.3-mile journey. While 13% of the route incorporates highway driving, the majority will involve navigating local roads and potentially more frequent turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 51.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a period of more consistent travel before transitioning back to more varied road conditions. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be actively managing navigation rather than settling into a long, monotonous highway cruise. The character is more about the journey through populated areas than vast, open landscapes.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 51.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 41 miles in near I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 41 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
41 mi into trip|~44m in|I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
57.4 mi into trip|~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward Legacy Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 324
Toward Legacy Parkway
7
82.6 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward SR 68: Redwood Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward SR 68: Redwood Road
7
83 mi into trip|~1h 30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 68: 6200 South West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 68: 6200 South West
6
85.3 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|SR 48 / 7800 South
Turn right onto SR 48 / 7800 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Garland, UT to West Jordan, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
Salt Lake City
5.4 mi in|~8m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
51.6 mi
52m
Belt Route
13 mi
13m
Legacy Parkway
11.4 mi
13m
5200 West
4.3 mi
6m
Redwood Road
2.3 mi
3m
Factory Street
0.7 mi
1m
12800 North
0.3 mi
<1m
North East Garland Road
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 51.6 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland, UT and West Jordan, UT.
1
Start on SR 82
0.7 mi·1 min·Factory Street
2
Continue on 12800 North
0.3 mi·30 sec·12800 North
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn slight right
187 ft·8 sec
4
Turn straight onto North East Garland Road
0.1 mi·31 sec·North East Garland Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto SR 13
4.3 mi·6 min·5200 West
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Ogden, Salt Lake City
7
Merge onto I 15; I 84
35 mi·34 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
16 mi·17 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi·54 sec
Exit 324Toward Legacy ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on SR 67
11 mi·13 min·Legacy Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 215
13 mi·13 min·Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 13Toward SR 68: Redwood RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
310 ft·7 sec
Toward SR 68: 6200 South WestUse the right lane.
14
Turn straight onto SR 68
2.3 mi·3 min·Redwood Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto SR 48
86 ft·1 sec·7800 South
Use the right lane.
16
Arrive at destination
SR 48
Trip Plan
With a total travel time of just under 1.5 hours, this route offers significant flexibility for departure. You can easily complete this drive in one day, so there's no need to plan for an overnight stop. The estimated fuel cost of $14 is quite reasonable, so monitor your fuel gauge but don't anticipate frequent stops. A specific tip for this 'turn-heavy local drive' is to pay close attention to your GPS navigation, especially when transitioning between Veterans Memorial Highway, Belt Route, and Legacy Parkway, as the frequent changes in road type require constant awareness. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan any necessary breaks before you depart or after you arrive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.7 miles from Garland, UT, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.7 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Jordan, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Garland, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Garland, UT
This is one driving day of about 85.3 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Garland, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 51.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.7 mi from Garland, UT
· 46m into the drive
The midpoint is around 42.7 miles from Garland, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Jordan, UT
The final approach into West Jordan, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
$12
near mile 85.3
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
One of the greatest technological achievements of the 19th century is the completion of the first transcontinental railroad across the United States. Visitors to the park can see the location of the L...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.52 one way
$27.03 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$14.17
$28.34
premium
$4.53
$15.22
$30.43
diesel
$5.61
$18.83
$37.67
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.6
0
$8.96
$4.09
Efficient EV
21.3
0
$7.46
$3.41
EV Truck/SUV
34.1
0
$11.94
$5.46
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Garland, UT
Evening
in Garland on Friday
Local time
7:14 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
West Jordan, UT
Evening
in West Jordan on Friday
Local time
7:14 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Garland, UT to West Jordan, UT covers 85.3 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Belt Route, Legacy Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.7 miles from Garland, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 41 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Garland, UT to West Jordan, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Golden Spike National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
