Origin
West Jordan, UT
Night in West Jordan on Thursday
Local time
11:20 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Jordan, UT to Spanish Fork, UT
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
51m
Distance
42.6 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
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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Spanish Fork, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Jordan, UT to Spanish Fork, UT covers 42.6 miles and takes about 51m 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 37 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 42.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m 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 51m drive with frequent turns across 42.6 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 37 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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 42.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
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 40.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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.
8
40.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 257B-A
Toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main St...
8
41.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 156: Spanish Fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 257A
Toward SR 156: Spanish Fork
8
41.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 156: Spanish Fork, Salem, Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward SR 156: Spanish Fork, Salem, Main Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 37 mi | 39m |
| 9000 South | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Redwood Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| 7800 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 400 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 37 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Jordan, UT and Spanish Fork, 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
37 mi
·
39 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 257B-A
Toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 257A
Toward SR 156: Spanish Fork
Use the right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
237 ft
·
8 sec
Toward SR 156: Spanish Fork, Salem, Main Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Turn left onto SR 156
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
10
Turn right onto SR 147
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
400 North
11
Arrive at destination
SR 147
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.3 mi from West Jordan, UT · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from West Jordan, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spanish Fork, UT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Spanish Fork, UT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.75 one way
$13.50 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.08 | $14.15 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Spanish Fork, UT
Night in Spanish Fork on Thursday
Local time
11:20 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°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
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
51m 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 Spanish Fork, UT covers 42.6 miles and takes about 51m 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 21.3 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 $6.75 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 42.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
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 40.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from West Jordan, UT to Spanish Fork, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
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