Trip from Pleasant Grove, UT to West Jordan, UT

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, 9000 South, Redwood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 13.1 miles from Pleasant Grove, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Pleasant Grove, UT to West Jordan, UT?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

34m

Distance

26.1 mi

42 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 32m ★

6 AM

0h 34m

8 AM

0h 40m

10 AM

0h 36m

12 PM

0h 36m

3 PM

0h 37m

5 PM

0h 40m

8 PM

0h 33m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pleasant Grove, UT to West Jordan, UT covers 26.1 miles and takes about 34m 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 19.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.14 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 26.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

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

Drive Character

Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 26.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 12 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 19.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 100 East.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (100 East): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

5

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 100 East

Turn left onto 100 East

Navigation decision point

6

2.2 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

7

22.2 mi into trip | ~26m 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

22.5 mi into trip | ~27m 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

24.6 mi into trip | ~31m in | SR 68 / Redwood Road

Turn right onto SR 68 / Redwood Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

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 Pleasant Grove, UT to West Jordan, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Jordan along the way.

Jordan

22.5 mi in | ~27m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway	19.6 mi	21m
9000 South	2 mi	3m
Redwood Road	1.5 mi	2m
Pleasant Grove Boulevard	1.5 mi	3m
Center Street	0.7 mi	1m
100 East	<0.1 mi	<1m
7800 South	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 19.6 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

143 ft · 15 sec · this road

2

Turn left onto 100 East

115 ft · 7 sec · 100 East

3

Turn right onto Center Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Center Street

4

Continue on Pleasant Grove Boulevard

1.5 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Grove Boulevard

5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City Use the right lane.

6

Merge onto I 15

20 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Exit 295 Toward SR 209: 9000 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Keep slight left at fork

507 ft · 14 sec

Toward SR 209: 9000 South, West Jordan

9

Turn slight left onto SR 209

2.0 mi · 3 min · 9000 South

10

Turn right onto SR 68

1.5 mi · 2 min · Redwood Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

11

Turn left onto SR 48

86 ft · 1 sec · 7800 South

Use the left lane.

12

Arrive at destination

SR 48

Discover Along the Route

Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.

Starbucks

Cafe

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 11.6

Lehi, UT

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Beans & Brews Coffee House

Cafe

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 20.3

South Jordan, UT

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Hours: Mo-Sa 05:30-19:00; Su 06:30-17:00

Visit website

Cafe Zupas

Cafe

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 20.3

South Jordan, UT

Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su...

Visit website

Port of Subs

Cafe

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 17.4

Draper

Cuisine: sandwich

Visit website

Museum

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Pleasant Grove, UT

Visit website

Automotive Addiction

Museum

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 20.3

First Indian Battle Marker

Monument

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Pony Express Monument - Rockwell Station

Monument

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 14.5

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.14 one way

$8.27 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$4.34	$8.67
premium	$4.53	$4.66	$9.31
diesel	$5.61	$5.76	$11.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.8	$2.74	$1.25
Efficient EV	6.5	$2.28	$1.04
EV Truck/SUV	10.4	$3.65	$1.67

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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

Pleasant Grove, UT

Morning in Pleasant Grove on Thursday

Local time

11:42 AM

MDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Jordan, UT

Morning in West Jordan on Thursday

Local time

11:42 AM

MDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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

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 Pleasant Grove, UT to West Jordan, UT covers 26.1 miles and takes about 34m 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 13.1 miles from Pleasant Grove, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.14 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 26.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (100 East): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Pleasant Grove, UT to West Jordan, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Jordan along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.

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Trip from Pleasant Grove, UT to West Jordan, UT

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Discover Along the Route

Starbucks

Beans & Brews Coffee House

Cafe Zupas

Port of Subs

Starbucks

Cafe Zupas

Subway

Barbacoa

Sol Agave

Pier 49 Pizza

Chubby's Cafe

Cafe Rio

Pioneer Museum

Automotive Addiction

First Indian Battle Marker

Pony Express Monument - Rockwell Station

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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West Jordan, UT

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

34m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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