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Trip from Woods Cross, UT to West Jordan, UT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

22m

Distance

20.5 mi

33 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m

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

city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

West Jordan, UT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Woods Cross, UT to West Jordan, UT covers 20.5 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 500 West, Main Street, 2600 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.25 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 20.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.
500 West is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Woods Cross, UT to West Jordan, UT is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Woods Cross, UT to West Jordan, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
500 West
Main Street
2600 South
I 15 South
Veterans Memorial Highway
Belt Route
SR 68
Redwood Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: 500 West — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 1875 South

3 ft · 2 sec · 1875 South
2

Turn right onto 500 West

180 ft · 31 sec · 500 West
3

Continue on 500 West

0.4 mi · 45 sec · 500 West
4

Continue on Main Street

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Main Street
5

Turn right onto 2600 South

0.2 mi · 26 sec · 2600 South
6

Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City

0.4 mi · 55 sec · I 15 South: Salt Lake City
7

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

1.6 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
8

Keep slight right to continue on Belt Route

15 mi · 16 min · Belt Route
9

Take the exit slight right toward SR 68: Redwood Road

0.4 mi · 51 sec · SR 68: Redwood Road
10

Keep slight right to continue on SR 68: 6200 South West

312 ft · 8 sec · SR 68: 6200 South West
11

Turn straight onto Redwood Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Redwood Road
12

Turn right onto 7800 South

85 ft · 2 sec · 7800 South
13

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.25 one way

$6.50 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $3.41 $6.81
premium $4.53 $3.66 $7.31
diesel $5.61 $4.53 $9.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.1 0 $2.15 $0.98
Efficient EV 5.1 0 $1.79 $0.82
EV Truck/SUV 8.2 0 $2.87 $1.31

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Woods Cross, UT

Afternoon in Woods Cross on Thursday

Local time

1:01 PM

MDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Jordan, UT

Afternoon in West Jordan on Thursday

Local time

1:01 PM

MDT

Current temp

48°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

25 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

22m 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 Woods Cross, UT to West Jordan, UT covers 20.5 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 500 West, Main Street, 2600 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from Woods Cross, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.25 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.
The drive from Woods Cross, UT to West Jordan, UT is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Woods Cross, UT to West Jordan, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Woods Cross, UT to West Jordan, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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