Origin
West Jordan, UT
Evening in West Jordan on Friday
Local time
7:32 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Jordan, UT to Pleasant Grove, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
26.1 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Jordan, UT to Pleasant Grove, UT covers 26.1 miles and takes about 34m 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, Pleasant Grove Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 26.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 26.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 19.6 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 early in the drive near SR 68 / Redwood Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 26.1 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: 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
|
~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
|
~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 straight / slight right lanes.
7
23.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward SR 135: Pleasant Grove Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 275
Toward SR 135: Pleasant Grove Boulevard
7
23.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 135: American Fork, Pleasant Grove, Lindon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 135: American Fork, Pleasant Grove, L...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from West Jordan, UT to Pleasant Grove, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Lindon along the way.
Lindon
23.8 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 19.6 mi | 21m |
| 9000 South | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Pleasant Grove Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Redwood Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Center Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 7800 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 19.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Jordan, UT and Pleasant Grove, 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
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 275
Toward SR 135: Pleasant Grove Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
129 ft
·
5 sec
Toward SR 135: American Fork, Pleasant Grove, Lindon
8
Turn left onto SR 135
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Pleasant Grove Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on Center Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
10
Turn left
40 ft
·
2 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.27 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Pleasant Grove, UT
Evening in Pleasant Grove on Friday
Local time
7:32 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°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
2 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
34m 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 Pleasant Grove, UT covers 26.1 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, 9000 South, Pleasant Grove Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 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 $4.14 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.1 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: 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.
On the drive from West Jordan, UT to Pleasant Grove, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Lindon along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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