Origin
West Jordan, UT
Late night in West Jordan on Wednesday
Local time
3:40 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Jordan, UT to River Heights, UT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
93 mi
150 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
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6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m
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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River Heights, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Jordan, UT to River Heights, UT covers 93 miles and takes about 1h 47m 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, US 89, Belt Route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.74 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
46.5 miles from West Jordan, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 47m drive with frequent turns across 93 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 48.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 93 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 68 / Redwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn left onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.8 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 215 / Belt Route
Merge onto I 215 / Belt Route
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
15.8 mi into trip
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~19m in
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I 215 / Belt Route
Keep slight right at fork onto I 215 / Belt Route
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
28.4 mi into trip
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~32m in
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I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
92.2 mi into trip
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~1h 44m in
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700 South
Turn right onto 700 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 48.1 mi | 50m |
| US 89 | 20.9 mi | 25m |
| Belt Route | 15.4 mi | 16m |
| 1100 South | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Redwood Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| I 15 Business | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 700 South | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Summerwild Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 48.1 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Jordan, UT and River Heights, 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
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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Redwood Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 215 West
5
Merge onto I 215
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 215
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Route
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 15
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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I 15 Business; I 84 Business
Toward US 91
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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I 15 Business; I 84 Business
11
Merge onto US 91; I 15 Bus; I 84 Bus
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
1100 South
12
Continue on US 89; US 91
21 mi
·
25 min
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US 89; US 91
13
Turn right onto 700 South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
700 South
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Summerwild Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
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Summerwild Avenue
15
Continue on 600 South
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
600 South
16
Arrive at destination
600 South
Trip Plan
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 46.5 miles from West Jordan, UT, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.1 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 46.5 miles or 51m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near River Heights, 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 93 miles and 1h 47m.
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 48.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.5 mi from West Jordan, UT · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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
Arriving in River Heights, UT
The final approach into River Heights, 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 River Heights, 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
$14.74 one way
$29.47 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $15.45 | $30.90 |
| premium | $4.53 | $16.59 | $33.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.53 | $41.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.76 | $4.46 |
| Efficient EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.14 | $3.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.02 | $5.95 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
River Heights, UT
Late night in River Heights on Wednesday
Local time
3:40 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°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
18 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
1h 47m 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 River Heights, UT covers 93 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, US 89, Belt Route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.5 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 $14.74 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 93 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 68 / Redwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles (I 215 / Belt Route): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Jordan, UT to River Heights, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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