Drive Time
2h 48m
Distance
133.4 mi
215 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
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The drive from West Jordan, UT to East Carbon City, UT covers 133.4 miles and takes about 2h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, Veterans Memorial Highway, SR 123 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.1 miles on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.14 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
66.7 miles from West Jordan, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 48m drive with frequent turns across 133.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
4,003 ft
Total Descent
2,068 ft
Highest Point
7,359 ft
~77.8 mi in
Elevation Range
2,986 ft
Notable High Points
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near SR 209 / 9000 South.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 133.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.5 miles (SR 209 / 9000 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto SR 209 / 9000 South
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 6 East: Price
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto SR 123
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto Whitmore Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
On the drive from West Jordan, UT to East Carbon City, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Price along the way.
Price
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 76.1 mi | 1h 32m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 37 mi | 39m |
| SR 123 | 8.4 mi | 14m |
| US 6 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| 9000 South | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Redwood Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between West Jordan, UT and East Carbon City, UT.
Start on SR 48
Turn right onto SR 68
Turn left onto SR 209
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6; US 191
Continue on US 6; US 191
Continue on US 6; US 191
Turn left onto SR 123
Turn left onto Grassy Trail Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Whitmore Drive
Turn left onto Grassy Trail Drive
Turn left onto Wilkins Street
Turn right onto Berkley Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.7 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Carbon City, UT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving West Jordan, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 133.4 miles and 2h 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.7 mi from West Jordan, UT · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 66.7 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 Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.1 miles.
The final approach into East Carbon City, 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 East Carbon City, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$21.14 one way
$42.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $22.22 | $44.44 |
| premium | $4.53 | $23.79 | $47.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.64 | $59.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40 | 0 | $14.01 | $6.40 |
| Efficient EV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.67 | $5.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.68 | $8.54 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in West Jordan on Sunday
Local time
12:43 PM
MDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Afternoon in East Carbon City on Sunday
Local time
12:43 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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