Origin
West Jordan, UT
Late night in West Jordan on Wednesday
Local time
2:08 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Jordan, UT to Delta, UT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
123.8 mi
199 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
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6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Jordan, UT
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Delta, UT
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a journey from West Jordan, UT, to Delta, UT, covers 123.8 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 24 minutes. This drive is well-suited for a single day trip, allowing you to explore the Mountain West region without needing an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $20, making it an economical option. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Highway, 100 North, and the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. With no designated stops in the data, you have the flexibility to choose your own adventure points along the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.9 miles from West Jordan, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting a more engaging experience than a simple interstate cruise. While 61% of your journey will be on highways, the overall profile indicates a need for attention to navigating local roads and turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 67 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a good segment of consistent driving before transitioning. Expect a varied road experience as you move between these different named routes within Utah.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 67 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 early in the drive near SR 68 / Redwood Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 24m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 68 / Redwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (SR 209 / 9000 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn right onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.5 mi into trip
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~2m in
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SR 209 / 9000 South
Turn left onto SR 209 / 9000 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.9 mi into trip
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~7m in
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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.
6
70.9 mi into trip
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~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 15 Business, SR 28
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 228
Toward I 15 Business, SR 28
4
123.7 mi into trip
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~2h 24m in
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100 West
Turn left onto 100 West
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 67 mi | 1h 9m |
| 100 North | 33.3 mi | 41m |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 15 mi | 17m |
| I 15 Bus | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| 9000 South | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Redwood Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North 200 East | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 6 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 67 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Jordan, UT and Delta, UT.
1
Start on SR 48
86 ft
·
5 sec
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7800 South
2
Turn right onto SR 68
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Redwood Road
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto SR 209
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
9000 South
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
5
Merge onto I 15
67 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 228
Toward I 15 Business, SR 28
7
Turn right onto I 15 Bus; SR 28
2.7 mi
·
4 min
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I 15 Bus; SR 28
8
Turn right onto SR 132
33 mi
·
41 min
·
100 North
9
Turn left onto US 6
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 200 East
10
Continue on US 6
15 mi
·
17 min
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Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
11
Turn slight right onto US 6
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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US 6
12
Turn left onto 100 West
78 ft
·
2 sec
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100 West
13
Arrive at destination
100 West
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 24 minutes, this trip is best tackled in a single day, offering maximum flexibility. Leaving in the morning allows you to arrive in Delta with ample time for activities. Since there are no pre-planned stops, consider breaking up the drive yourself with short breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the 67-mile mark on Veterans Memorial Highway, to ensure you have enough to reach Delta comfortably. The $20 fuel estimate should give you a good baseline for budgeting.
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 61.9 miles from West Jordan, UT, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.9 miles or 1h 7m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delta, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Jordan, 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 West Jordan, UT
This is one driving day of about 123.8 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Jordan, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 67 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.9 mi from West Jordan, UT · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.9 miles from West Jordan, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67 miles.
Arriving in Delta, UT
The final approach into Delta, 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 Delta, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.62 one way
$39.24 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $20.56 | $41.13 |
| premium | $4.53 | $22.08 | $44.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.33 | $54.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.1 | 0 | $13.00 | $5.94 |
| Efficient EV | 31 | 0 | $10.83 | $4.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.33 | $7.92 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Delta, UT
Late night in Delta on Wednesday
Local time
2:08 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°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
22 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
2h 24m 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 West Jordan, UT to Delta, UT covers 123.8 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, 100 North, Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.9 miles from West Jordan, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.62 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 2h 24m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 68 / Redwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (SR 209 / 9000 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Jordan, UT to Delta, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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