Trip from West Jordan, UT to Parowan, UT

Drive Time

3h 45m

Distance

222.7 mi

358 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 33m ★
6 AM
3h 46m
8 AM
4h 11m
10 AM
3h 55m
12 PM
3h 52m
3 PM
3h 56m
5 PM
4h 10m
8 PM
3h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown West Jordan, UT, UT

West Jordan, UT

Hisham Zayadneh

Downtown Parowan, UT, UT

Parowan, UT

Denys Mikhalevych

Trip Overview

The drive from West Jordan, UT to Parowan, UT covers 222.7 miles and takes about 3h 45m 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, 9000 South, Redwood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 217.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.29 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

111.3 miles from West Jordan, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 45m drive with frequent turns across 222.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 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 217.2 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 3h 45m drive. You will face about 7 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 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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 | ~2m in | 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 | ~7m in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
4
221.1 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in

Take the exit toward SR 274: Parowan

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward SR 274: Parowan
4
222.6 mi into trip | ~3h 45m in | West Center Street

Turn right onto West Center Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 217.2 mi 3h 35m
9000 South 1.9 mi 3m
Redwood Road 1.5 mi 2m
North Main Street 1.2 mi 2m
West Center Street <0.1 mi <1m
7800 South <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 217.2 mi, about 3h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Jordan, UT and Parowan, UT.

1

Start on SR 48

86 ft · 5 sec · 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

217 mi · 3 hr 35 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward SR 274: Parowan
7

Turn left onto I 15 Bus; SR 274

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
8

Turn right onto West Center Street

110 ft · 6 sec · West Center Street
9

Arrive at destination

West Center Street

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 111.3 miles from West Jordan, UT, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 217.2 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 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 111.3 miles or 1h 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parowan, 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 222.7 miles and 3h 45m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 217.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 111.3 mi from West Jordan, UT · 1h 53m into the drive

Downtown Payson, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Payson, UT

111 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

Payson, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Payson, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 111.3 miles from West Jordan, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 217.2 miles.

Arriving in Parowan, UT

The final approach into Parowan, 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 Parowan, UT.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.29 one way

$70.58 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $37.10 $74.19
premium $4.53 $39.71 $79.42
diesel $5.64 $49.48 $98.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66.8 0 $23.38 $10.69
Efficient EV 55.7 0 $19.49 $8.91
EV Truck/SUV 89.1 1 $31.18 $14.25

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

West Jordan, UT

Afternoon in West Jordan on Sunday

Local time

3:13 PM

MDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Parowan, UT

Afternoon in Parowan on Sunday

Local time

3:13 PM

MDT

Current temp

39°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

4 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

3h 45m 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 Parowan, UT covers 222.7 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, 9000 South, Redwood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.3 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 $35.29 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 45m drive. You will face about 7 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 Parowan, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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