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Trip from Willard, UT to West Jordan, UT

Data updated 32 minutes ago

Drive Time

21m

Distance

11.8 mi

19 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m

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

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Willard, UT

RDNE Stock project

city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

West Jordan, UT

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Trip Overview

This short 11.8-mile drive from Willard to West Jordan, Utah, is easily manageable in about 21 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including Veterans Memorial Highway, 3300 South, and 7800 South, with no interstate driving involved. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this is a very economical option for getting between these two points within the Mountain West region. Since it's a quick journey, you have plenty of flexibility for when you depart and how you structure your time.

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

5.9 miles from Willard, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a profile that suggests frequent changes in direction rather than long, sweeping stretches. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 4.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire 11.8 miles. This means you should anticipate navigating city traffic and intersections more than open highway.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 4.7 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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near SR 171 / 3300 South.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.8 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 0.5 miles (SR 171 / 3300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 171 / 3300 South

Turn right onto SR 171 / 3300 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
4.3 mi into trip | ~10m 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
8.9 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward SR 48: 7200 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 297 Toward SR 48: 7200 South
7
9.3 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 48: West Jordan

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward SR 48: West Jordan
6
9.6 mi into trip | ~16m in | 700 West

Turn left onto 700 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 4.7 mi 5m
3300 South 3.2 mi 7m
7800 South 1 mi 1m
Center Street 0.4 mi <1m
Melbourne Street 0.4 mi 1m
Holden Street 0.4 mi <1m
700 West 0.4 mi <1m
7200 South 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 4.7 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 2990 South

403 ft · 23 sec · 2990 South
2

Turn left onto Melbourne Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Melbourne Street
3

Turn right onto SR 171

3.2 mi · 7 min · 3300 South
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
5

Merge onto I 15

4.7 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Exit 297 Toward SR 48: 7200 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

345 ft · 8 sec
Toward SR 48: West Jordan Use the right lane.
8

Turn straight onto SR 48

0.3 mi · 38 sec · 7200 South
9

Turn left onto 700 West

0.4 mi · 48 sec · 700 West
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on Holden Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Holden Street
11

Turn right onto Center Street

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Center Street
12

Continue on 7800 South

1.0 mi · 1 min · 7800 South
Use the straight lane.
13

Arrive at destination

SR 48

Trip Plan

Given the short 21-minute duration, this drive is best tackled when you're ready to go, with no need to split it up. The low fuel cost of around $2 means you won't need to worry much about refueling stops. Keep an eye out for the various street names like 3300 South and 7800 South, as they are key to staying on course. Since this is a local drive with many turns, pay close attention to your GPS and road signage to ensure you don't miss any crucial junctions.

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 5.9 miles from Willard, UT, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.7 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 11.8 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 5.9 miles or 12m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Jordan, UT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Willard, 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 Willard, UT

This is one driving day of about 11.8 miles and 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Willard, 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 4.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 5.9 mi from Willard, UT · 12m into the drive

city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Millcreek, UT

6 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

Sandy, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Millcreek, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 5.9 miles from Willard, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in West Jordan, UT

The final approach into West Jordan, 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 West Jordan, UT.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

National Monument

The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour $12 near mile 10.6
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.87 one way

$3.74 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $1.96 $3.92
premium $4.53 $2.10 $4.21
diesel $5.61 $2.61 $5.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.5 0 $1.24 $0.57
Efficient EV 3 0 $1.03 $0.47
EV Truck/SUV 4.7 0 $1.65 $0.76

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 7 hours ago

Origin

Willard, UT

Evening in Willard on Tuesday

Local time

7:58 PM

MDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Jordan, UT

Evening in West Jordan on Tuesday

Local time

7:58 PM

MDT

Current temp

44°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

21m 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 Willard, UT to West Jordan, UT covers 11.8 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, 3300 South, 7800 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 miles from Willard, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.87 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 11.8 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 0.5 miles (SR 171 / 3300 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Willard, UT to West Jordan, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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