Drive or Fly: Highland, UT to South Jordan, UT?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for SLC–SLC. At 17 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
29m
Distance
17.5 mi
Total Cost
$39
CO2
7 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 39m
2m in the air
Air Distance
14 mi
Total Cost
$121
CO2
3 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SLC and SLC. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 29m | 2h 39m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $39 | $121 |
| Carbon footprint | 7 kg CO2 | 3 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 19, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via SR 85, SR 111
via SR 154, SR 201
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Highland, UT to South Jordan, UT with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.