Origin
West Jordan, UT
Afternoon in West Jordan on Sunday
Local time
12:38 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Drive Time
4h 34m
Distance
274.8 mi
442 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
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The drive from West Jordan, UT to Toquerville, UT covers 274.8 miles and takes about 4h 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, Toquer Boulevard, 9000 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 267.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
137.4 miles from West Jordan, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 34m drive with frequent turns across 274.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 34m 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto SR 209 / 9000 South
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 17: Toquerville, Hurricane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto SR 17
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 267.7 mi | 4h 22m |
| Toquer Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| 9000 South | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Redwood Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| SR 17 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| 7800 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Toquer Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between West Jordan, UT and Toquerville, UT.
Start on SR 48
Turn right onto SR 68
Turn left onto SR 209
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 17
Turn left onto Toquer Boulevard
Arrive at destination
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.
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 137.4 miles or 2h 18m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Toquerville, UT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving West Jordan, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 274.8 miles and 4h 34m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 137.4 mi from West Jordan, UT · 2h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 137.4 miles from West Jordan, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 267.7 miles.
The final approach into Toquerville, 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 Toquerville, 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.
Regular Gas
$43.55 one way
$87.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $45.77 | $91.55 |
| premium | $4.53 | $49.00 | $98.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $61.05 | $122.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.4 | 1 | $28.85 | $13.19 |
| Efficient EV | 68.7 | 0 | $24.04 | $10.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.9 | 1 | $38.47 | $17.59 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in West Jordan on Sunday
Local time
12:38 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Toquerville on Sunday
Local time
12:38 PM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Along the Route
34°F
Aurora, UT
137 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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