Origin
Hildale, UT
Evening in Hildale on Saturday
Local time
7:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 11m
Distance
300.7 mi
484 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hildale, UT
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South Jordan, UT
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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 .
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Hildale, UT and South Jordan, UT.
Start on East Utah Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto SR 59
Continue on South 100 East
Turn right onto SR 9
Continue on SR 17
Continue on SR 17
Turn slight right
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn slight left onto SR 151
Continue on SR 151
Continue on SR 151
Continue on SR 151
Continue on SR 151
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
Open the route before leaving Hildale, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 150.4 miles from Hildale, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 265.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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.
At end of road, turn right onto SR 59
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto SR 9 / East State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 151: 10600 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$47.65 one way
$95.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $49.95 | $99.89 |
| premium | $4.53 | $53.64 | $107.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $66.39 | $132.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Hildale on Saturday
Local time
7:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in South Jordan on Saturday
Local time
7:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
63°F
Richfield, 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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.
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.
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.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
959 ft
Total Descent
1,560 ft
Highest Point
5,780 ft
~85.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,338 ft
Notable High Points
Weekend Trip
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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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