Origin
Cedar Hills, UT
Late night in Cedar Hills on Tuesday
Local time
2:12 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Hills, UT to South Jordan, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
Cedar Hills to South Jordan is 19.7 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah, making it a convenient local excursion. Expect a route with numerous turns as you navigate local roads and highways. With a duration under half an hour, this drive is ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Timpanogos Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North County Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 10600 South | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Hills Drive | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| South Jordan Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 10400 South | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 8.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Hills, UT and South Jordan, UT.
1
Start on North Sage Road West
70 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Sage Road West
2
Turn right onto Cedar Hills Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Hills Drive
3
Enter roundabout onto Cedar Hills Drive
118 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cedar Hills Drive
4
Continue on Cedar Hills Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cedar Hills Drive
5
Turn right onto SR 129
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North County Boulevard
6
Turn left onto SR 92
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Timpanogos Highway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 92
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
8
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 15; US 89
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
327 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 293
Toward SR 151: 10600 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
12
Turn slight left onto SR 151
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
10600 South
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
10515 South
14
Continue on SR 151
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
15
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
10400 South
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on SR 151
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
10400 South
17
Arrive at destination
SR 151
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Cedar Hills Drive
Enter roundabout onto Cedar Hills Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Salt Lake City
7
17.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward SR 151: 10600 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 293
Toward SR 151: 10600 South
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.12 one way
$6.24 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 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 | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
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.
Destination
South Jordan, UT
Late night in South Jordan on Tuesday
Local time
2:12 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°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
1 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
28m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting you'll be making frequent adjustments to your direction. Approximately 12% of the journey involves highway travel, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 8.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. You'll likely experience a mix of faster highway segments and more intricate local road navigation, requiring your attention to be on the constantly changing road conditions and turns. The overall feel is less of a continuous highway cruise and more of an engaged local transit.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 around 0.6 miles in near Cedar Hills Drive.
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 11 decision points packed into just 19.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Cedar Hills Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cedar Hills, UT to South Jordan, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
Salt Lake City
8.7 mi in
|
~14m
|
via I 15; US 89
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at South Jordan, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Cedar Hills Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 15; US 89 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Jordan, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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