Origin
Sandy Hills, UT
Late night in Sandy Hills on Saturday
Local time
4:47 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandy Hills, UT to West Jordan, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandy Hills, UT
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West Jordan, UT
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Trip Overview
Sandy Hills, UT to West Jordan, UT is 6.7 miles and takes about 13m via 9000 South/Redwood Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. It's a straightforward local road trip, ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour if you're in the area. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about extensive planning; just hop in and go.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy' local drive rather than a high-speed highway experience. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating surface streets the entire way. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.4 miles along 9000 South. Expect a driving experience that requires constant attention to road signs and traffic signals as you transition between 9000 South, Redwood Road, and 9400 South.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
9000 South is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 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 0.1 miles in near Silvercrest Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Silvercrest Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (1300 East): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 209 / 9400 South): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Silvercrest Drive
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
1300 East
Turn left onto 1300 East
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 209 / 9400 South
Turn right onto SR 209 / 9400 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn right onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~13m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9000 South | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Redwood Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 9400 South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 1300 East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Silvercrest Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sandy Hills Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 7800 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
9000 South
— 4.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills, UT and West Jordan, UT.
1
Start on Sandy Hills Drive
485 ft
·
22 sec
·
Sandy Hills Drive
2
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
516 ft
·
19 sec
·
Silvercrest Drive
3
Turn left onto 1300 East
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
1300 East
4
Turn right onto SR 209
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
9400 South
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on SR 209
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
9000 South
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto SR 68
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Redwood Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto SR 48
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
7800 South
Use the left lane.
8
Arrive at destination
SR 48
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.06 one way
$2.12 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.11 | $2.23 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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.
Destination
West Jordan, UT
Late night in West Jordan on Saturday
Local time
4:47 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
4 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
13m 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 Sandy Hills, UT to West Jordan, UT covers 6.7 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 9000 South, Redwood Road, 9400 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.3 miles from Sandy Hills, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.06 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 is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Silvercrest Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (1300 East): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 209 / 9400 South): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sandy Hills, 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.
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.
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