Origin
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Morning in Cottonwood Heights on Sunday
Local time
10:32 AM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cottonwood Heights, UT to South Jordan, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.5 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cottonwood Heights, UT
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South Jordan, UT
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Trip Overview
Cottonwood Heights to South Jordan is 11.5 miles and takes about 20m via Fort Union Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. It's a local trip characterized by frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating through neighborhoods than a highway journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick, direct transit without needing an overnight stay, perfect for those who prefer to reach their destination swiftly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Union Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| 10600 South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 7200 South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Jordan Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 10400 South | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 2870 East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 10515 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Fort Union Boulevard
— 4.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottonwood Heights, UT and South Jordan, UT.
1
Start on 7230 South
244 ft
·
10 sec
·
7230 South
2
Turn right onto 2870 East
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
2870 East
3
Turn left onto Fort Union Boulevard
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Fort Union Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on SR 48
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
7200 South
5
Take the ramp
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
6
Merge onto I 15
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
Exit 293
Toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward South Jordan
Use the right lane.
9
Turn straight onto SR 151
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
10600 South
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
10515 South
11
Continue on SR 151
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
12
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
10400 South
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on SR 151
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
10400 South
14
Arrive at destination
SR 151
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
2870 East
Turn right onto 2870 East
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Fort Union Boulevard
Turn left onto Fort Union Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
9.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 293
Toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
8
9.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward South Jordan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward South Jordan
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.82 one way
$3.64 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 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 | 3.4 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
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.
Destination
South Jordan, UT
Morning in South Jordan on Sunday
Local time
10:32 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 40% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a varied road personality, shifting between local streets and some highway stretches. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 4.3 miles along Fort Union Boulevard. Expect to be making several turns as you navigate through suburban areas, so keep your attention focused on navigating rather than enjoying expansive views. The drive progresses through a mix of urban and suburban landscapes.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on Fort Union Boulevard.
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 early in the drive near 2870 East.
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 8 decision points packed into just 11.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (2870 East): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Fort Union Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (I 15 / 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 Cottonwood Heights, UT to South Jordan, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Jordan along the way.
Jordan
9.6 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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 4.3 miles on Fort Union Boulevard. 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: near the start (2870 East): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Fort Union Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (I 15 / 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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