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Trip from Parowan, UT to West Jordan, UT

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 45m

Distance

222.7 mi

358 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

21 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 33m ★
6 AM
3h 46m
8 AM
4h 11m
10 AM
3h 55m
12 PM
3h 52m
3 PM
3h 56m
5 PM
4h 10m
8 PM
3h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Iron County, Utah, United States

Parowan, UT

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city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

West Jordan, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Parowan, UT to West Jordan, UT covers 222.7 miles and takes about 3h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, 9000 South, Redwood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 217.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.29 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

111.4 miles from Parowan, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 45m. Total distance: 222.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 45m drive with frequent turns across 222.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 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 217.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 45m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 218.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 219.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
218.8 mi into trip | ~3h 38m in

Take the exit toward SR 209: 9000 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 295 Toward SR 209: 9000 South
7
219.1 mi into trip | ~3h 39m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 209: 9000 South, West Jordan

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SR 209: 9000 South, West Jordan
6
221.2 mi into trip | ~3h 43m in | SR 68 / Redwood Road

Turn right onto SR 68 / Redwood Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
222.7 mi into trip | ~3h 45m in | SR 48 / 7800 South

Turn left onto SR 48 / 7800 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 217.3 mi 3h 35m
9000 South 2 mi 3m
Redwood Road 1.5 mi 2m
North Main Street 1 mi 2m
West Center Street <0.1 mi <1m
7800 South <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 217.3 mi, about 3h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parowan, UT and West Jordan, UT.

1

Start on West Center Street

110 ft · 10 sec · West Center Street
2

Turn left onto I 15 Bus; SR 274

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 15 North
4

Merge onto I 15

217 mi · 3 hr 35 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 295 Toward SR 209: 9000 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

507 ft · 14 sec
Toward SR 209: 9000 South, West Jordan
7

Turn slight left onto SR 209

2.0 mi · 3 min · 9000 South
8

Turn right onto SR 68

1.5 mi · 2 min · Redwood Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Turn left onto SR 48

86 ft · 1 sec · 7800 South
Use the left lane.
10

Arrive at destination

SR 48

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 111.4 miles from Parowan, UT, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 217.3 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 49 miles or 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 111.4 miles or 1h 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 2m

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 Parowan, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Parowan, UT

This is one driving day of about 222.7 miles and 3h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Parowan, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 217.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 111.4 mi from Parowan, UT · 1h 52m into the drive

city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Payson, UT

111 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Fillmore, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Payson, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 111.4 miles from Parowan, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 217.3 miles.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around West Jordan, UT.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Archibald's Restaurant at Gardner Village

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

West Jordan, Utah

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 222.7

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18015666940

Visit website

El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orem, Utah

1.4 mi

Yamato Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orem, Utah

1.6 mi

Archibald's Restaurant at Gardner Village

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 222.7

West Jordan, Utah

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18015666940

Visit website

El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 190.9

Orem, Utah

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18019609612

Yamato Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 190.9

Orem, Utah

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18012277100

Visit website

Villa Del Sol Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 190.9

Orem, Utah

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+18017228585

Visit website

Curry Connect

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30 mile 222.7

Sandy, Utah

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13852744177

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 111.4

Scipio, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 143.2

Nephi, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 190.9

Orem, Utah

+18887584389

Visit website

Provo Recreation Center Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 190.9

Provo, Utah

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 206.8

Lehi, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 206.8

Lehi, Utah

Visit website

The Vine EV Charging Stations

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 190.9

Vineyard, Utah

Tesla Destination Charger

1.5 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 190.9

Orem, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18012240694

Visit website

Butterfly Biosphere

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 206.8

Lehi, Utah

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+18017682300

Visit website

Parowan Visitor center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route

Parowan, Utah

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14354778190

Museum of Natural Curiosity at Thanksgiving Point

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 206.8

Lehi, Utah

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+18017682300

Visit website

Escape Utah Sandy- Formerly Enigma Escape Games

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 222.7

Sandy, Utah

Hours: 2–10 pm

+13852168915

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $12 near mile 199.7
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
View on nps.gov
Cedar Breaks National Monument

Cedar Breaks National Monument

National Monument

Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of w...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour $10
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.29 one way

$70.58 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $36.99 $73.98
premium $4.53 $39.73 $79.45
diesel $5.61 $49.17 $98.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Orem, Utah

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

The Vine EV Charging Stations

Vineyard, Utah

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Salt Lake City, Utah

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Salt Lake City, Utah

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Nephi, Utah

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Taylorsville, Utah

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Provo Recreation Center Charging Station

Provo, Utah

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Nephi, Utah

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 9 Other: 4 Tesla: 3 Tesla Destination: 3 Electrify America: 1 Blink: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66.8 0 $23.38 $10.69
Efficient EV 55.7 0 $19.49 $8.91
EV Truck/SUV 89.1 1 $31.18 $14.25

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Parowan, UT

Night in Parowan on Thursday

Local time

10:18 PM

MDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Jordan, UT

Night in West Jordan on Thursday

Local time

10:18 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

13 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 45m 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 Parowan, UT to West Jordan, UT covers 222.7 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, 9000 South, Redwood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.4 miles from Parowan, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 45m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 218.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 219.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Parowan, UT to West Jordan, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Cedar Breaks National Monument.

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