Origin
West Jordan, UT
Afternoon in West Jordan on Saturday
Local time
12:04 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Jordan, UT to Oakley, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
49.6 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from West Jordan, UT to Oakley, UT covers 49.6 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Belt Route, Brown's Canyon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.6 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 17.6 mi | 19m |
| Belt Route | 11.8 mi | 12m |
| Brown's Canyon Road | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| SR 32 | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| US 40 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Redwood Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Kearns Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| 7800 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 17.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Jordan, UT and Oakley, UT.
1
Start on SR 48
86 ft
·
9 sec
·
7800 South
2
Turn left onto SR 68
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Redwood Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on SR 68
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Redwood Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 215 East
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 215
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2
Toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
8
Merge onto I 80
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 146
Toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 40: Heber, Vernal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 40; US 189
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 40; US 189
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 4
Toward SR 248: Park City, Kamas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto SR 248
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Kearns Boulevard
14
Turn left onto Brown's Canyon Road
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Brown's Canyon Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto SR 32
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 32
16
Arrive at destination
SR 32
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from West Jordan, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn left onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
14.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
8
32.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 146
Toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
8
33.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 40: Heber, Vernal
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 40: Heber, Vernal
8
36.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward SR 248: Park City, Kamas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward SR 248: Park City, Kamas
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.86 one way
$15.72 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.85 | $17.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Oakley, UT
Afternoon in Oakley on Saturday
Local time
12:04 PM
MDT
Current temp
37°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
11 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
1h 2m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
49.6 mi in 1h 2m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.6 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 68 / Redwood Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.6 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: near the start (SR 68 / Redwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West Jordan, UT and Oakley, UT, road signs point toward Cheyenne, Vernal and Kamas.
Cheyenne
14.5 mi in
|
~17m
Vernal
32.9 mi in
|
~38m
Kamas
36.7 mi in
|
~43m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 49.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.6 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Oakley, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 68 / Redwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oakley, UT before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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