Traveling from Hildale to South Jordan covers 300.7 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 11 minutes of driving time. This journey is perfectly manageable as a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $48 on fuel, making it a relatively affordable excursion across the Utah landscape. Your route will primarily utilize SR 59, the Toquerville Parkway, and the Veterans Memorial Highway to navigate through the Mountain West. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, you should prepare for a more involved experience behind the wheel compared to a straight interstate shot.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
150.4 miles from Hildale, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 42m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
265.9 mi
4h 20m
SR 59
21.8 mi
27m
Toquerville Parkway
4.8 mi
7m
East State Street
3.5 mi
6m
East Utah Avenue
1.9 mi
4m
10600 South
0.9 mi
1m
South Jordan Parkway
0.5 mi
<1m
10400 South
0.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 265.9 mi, about 4h 20m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 203 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,262 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~243 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hildale, UT and South Jordan, UT.
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Start on East Utah Avenue
1.9 mi·4 min·East Utah Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 59
22 mi·27 min·SR 59
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on South 100 East
525 ft·18 sec·South 100 East
4
Turn right onto SR 9
3.5 mi·6 min·East State Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on SR 17
0.2 mi·16 sec·Toquer Boulevard
6
Continue on SR 17
4.8 mi·7 min·Toquerville Parkway
7
Turn slight right
433 ft·15 sec
Toward I 15 North
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 15 North
9
Merge onto I 15
266 mi·4 hr 20 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
327 ft·4 sec
Exit 293Toward SR 151: 10600 SouthUse 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
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy route, plan to leave early in the day to ensure you can navigate the local road segments during daylight hours. You only need to build in one stop to complete the 5-hour and 11-minute journey comfortably, though you should keep your $48 fuel budget in mind when selecting where to refuel. Because the vast majority of the distance is covered by the 265.9-mile stretch on the Veterans Memorial Highway, pace your breaks to coincide with the end of this long segment. A great tip for this specific drive is to account for extra time when navigating the local road portions, as these sections will feel significantly slower than the highway segments. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so adjust your pace based on traffic conditions to make the most of your day on the road.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 150.4 miles from Hildale, UT, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 265.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 66 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.4 miles or 2h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Jordan, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hildale, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hildale, UT
This is one driving day of about 300.7 miles and 5h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Hildale, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 265.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 298.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.9 mi into trip|~4m in|SR 59
At end of road, turn right onto SR 59
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
23.8 mi into trip|~32m in|SR 9 / East State Street
Turn right onto SR 9 / East State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
32.6 mi into trip|~46m 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
298.6 mi into trip|~5h 7m 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
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298.6 mi into trip|~5h 7m 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
$52.86 one way
$105.72 round trip
$4.47/gal25.4 MPG avg105 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.67
$55.27
$110.55
premium
$4.99
$59.07
$118.15
diesel
$5.35
$63.34
$126.67
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
90.2
1
$31.57
$14.43
Efficient EV
75.2
0
$26.31
$12.03
EV Truck/SUV
120.3
1
$42.10
$19.24
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Hildale, UT
Afternoon
in Hildale on Wednesday
Local time
2:07 PM
MDT
Current temp
52°F
Clear
NNE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
South Jordan, UT
Afternoon
in South Jordan on Wednesday
Local time
2:07 PM
MDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Cloudy
WNW 1 mph9% chanceLive forecast
56°F
Fillmore, UT
150 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 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
5h 11m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
$12
near mile 280
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of w...
13 mi from route
~31 min detour
$10
near mile 72.6
Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience the tall, stretching walls...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
$35
near mile 41.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a dynamic experience as you traverse this 300.7-mile path, which leans heavily into technical driving rather than a monotonous highway slog. With only 9% of the route consisting of highway travel, the majority of your time is spent on local roads that demand your full attention. The longest uninterrupted section is a 265.9-mile stretch on the Veterans Memorial Highway, providing a significant portion of your travel time. As the road transitions between these different types of infrastructure, you will find that the character of the drive shifts from navigating tight turns to maintaining a steadier pace on the highway. Stay alert, as the varied road conditions keep the drive engaging from start to finish.
Only 9% 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: 265.9 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near SR 59.
Driving Effort5/10
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 300.7 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 1.9 miles (SR 59): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles (SR 9 / East State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Colorado City is a city of 4,900 people (2018) straddling the Utah/Arizona border, although most of the city is on the Arizona side. The Utah portion is known as Hildale.
Colorado City is the largest and best-known polygamist community in the United States, and there are few facilities for travelers.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 11m. Total distance: 300.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 265.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 19 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (SR 59): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles (SR 9 / East State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Cedar Breaks National Monument and Zion National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at South Jordan, UT before the return drive.
