Origin
Highland, UT
Morning in Highland on Sunday
Local time
9:12 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Highland, 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
29m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland, UT
Sandra Seitamaa
South Jordan, UT
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Trip Overview
Highland, UT to South Jordan, UT is 17.5 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Mountain View Corridor, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Mountain West region and the state of Utah. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it a straightforward, quick journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing ample time for activities at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Corridor | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Highway 111 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| 9000 South | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| 8400 West | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| South Jordan Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bangerter Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| 10400 South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 3100 South | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Mountain View Corridor
— 3.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland, UT and South Jordan, UT.
1
Start on 9050 West
233 ft
·
13 sec
·
9050 West
2
Turn left onto 3100 South
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
3100 South
3
Turn right onto SR 111
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
8400 West
4
Continue on SR 111
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 111
5
Turn left onto 6200 South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6200 South
6
Turn right onto SR 85
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Mountain View Corridor
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto SR 209
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
9000 South
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward SR 154
9
Merge onto SR 154
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bangerter Highway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 9
Toward SR 151: 10400 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
329 ft
·
10 sec
Toward SR 151
12
Turn slight left onto SR 151
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
13
Continue on SR 151
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
10400 South
14
Continue on SR 151
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
15
Continue on SR 151
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
10400 South
16
Continue on SR 151
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Miners Mile
17
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
10400 South
18
Continue on SR 151
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Miners Mile
19
Continue on SR 151
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
10400 South
Use the left lane.
20
Turn straight onto SR 151
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
21
Continue on SR 151
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
10400 South
22
Arrive at destination
SR 151
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
3100 South
Turn left onto 3100 South
Navigation decision point
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor
Turn right onto SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
10.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
SR 209 / 9000 South
Turn left onto SR 209 / 9000 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
14.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward SR 151: 10400 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9
Toward SR 151: 10400 South
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 151
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward SR 151
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.77 one way
$5.55 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
9:12 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
5 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
29m 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 drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local feel, with only 27% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate through a mix of residential and arterial roads, punctuated by several intersections. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 3.7 miles along the Mountain View Corridor. This segment offers a brief period of more consistent speed before you transition back to navigating local streets towards your destination.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on Mountain View Corridor.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 3100 South.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (3100 South): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (SR 209 / 9000 South): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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 3.7 miles on Mountain View Corridor. 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 (3100 South): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (SR 85 / Mountain View Corridor): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (SR 209 / 9000 South): 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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