The drive from Santa Clara, UT to West Jordan, UT covers 297.1 miles and takes about 5h 4m 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, Saint George Boulevard, West Sunset Boulevard for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 286.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
148.6 miles from Santa Clara, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 34m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 4m. Total distance: 297.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 4m drive with frequent turns across 297.1 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 286.6 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 around 4.2 miles in near I 15 BUS; SR 34 / Saint George Boulevard.
Driving Effort5/10
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 297.1 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: at 4.2 miles (I 15 BUS; SR 34 / Saint George Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (I 15 BUS): Lane positioning matters here; at 293.2 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
4.2 mi into trip|~8m in|I 15 BUS; SR 34 / Saint George Boulevard
Turn left onto I 15 BUS; SR 34 / Saint George Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.2 mi into trip|~13m in|I 15 BUS
Take the ramp onto I 15 BUS toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
7
293.2 mi into trip|~4h 56m 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
293.5 mi into trip|~4h 57m 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
295.6 mi into trip|~5h 1m in|SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn right onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
286.6 mi
4h 41m
Saint George Boulevard
2 mi
5m
West Sunset Boulevard
2 mi
3m
9000 South
2 mi
3m
Redwood Road
1.5 mi
2m
Santa Clara Drive
1.1 mi
2m
Bluff Street
1 mi
1m
I 15 BUS
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 286.6 mi, about 4h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Clara, UT and West Jordan, UT.
1
Start on Santa Clara Drive
1.1 mi·2 min·Santa Clara Drive
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on West Sunset Boulevard
2.0 mi·3 min·West Sunset Boulevard
3
Continue on SR 18
1.0 mi·1 min·Bluff Street
4
Turn left onto I 15 BUS; SR 34
2.0 mi·5 min·Saint George Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp onto I 15 BUS
0.3 mi·43 sec·I 15 BUS
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake CityUse the slight left / straight lanes.
6
Merge onto I 15
287 mi·4 hr 41 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 295Toward SR 209: 9000 SouthUse 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
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 148.6 miles from Santa Clara, UT, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 286.6 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 65 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.6 miles or 2h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 7m
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 Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, UT
This is one driving day of about 297.1 miles and 5h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Santa Clara, 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 286.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 148.6 mi from Santa Clara, UT
· 2h 34m into the drive
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
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
~18 min detour
$12
near mile 276.6
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
$10
near mile 61.5
Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience the tall, stretching walls...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
$35
near mile 30.7
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
89.1
1
$31.20
$14.26
Efficient EV
74.3
0
$26.00
$11.88
EV Truck/SUV
118.8
1
$41.59
$19.01
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Santa Clara, UT
Night
in Santa Clara on Friday
Local time
9:01 PM
MDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
West Jordan, UT
Night
in West Jordan on Friday
Local time
9:01 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Delta, UT
149 mi in
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
30 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
5h 4m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Santa Clara, UT to West Jordan, UT covers 297.1 miles and takes about 5h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Saint George Boulevard, West Sunset Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.6 miles from Santa Clara, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.08 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 297.1 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: at 4.2 miles (I 15 BUS; SR 34 / Saint George Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (I 15 BUS): Lane positioning matters here; at 293.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Santa Clara, 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, Cedar Breaks National Monument and Zion National 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
