Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT
Matthew Montrone
South Jordan, UT
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Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT to South Jordan, UT is 8.7 miles and takes about 17 minutes via 9400 South and Highland Drive, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Utah's Mountain West region. It's a local, turn-heavy journey perfect for a quick hop between nearby communities. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward, minimal-commitment trip without needing to plan for overnight stays.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 9400 South | 2 mi | 4m |
| Highland Drive | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 10600 South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Sego Lily Drive | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 700 East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Jordan Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 10400 South | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT and South Jordan, UT.
Start on Stream View Drive
Turn left onto Willow Stream Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Creek Road
Turn sharp left onto Highland Drive
Turn right onto SR 209
Turn left onto 9400 South
Turn left onto SR 71
Turn right onto Sego Lily Drive
Turn left onto US 89
Turn right onto 10600 South
Continue on SR 151
Continue on SR 151
Continue on SR 151
Continue on SR 151
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Willow Stream Drive
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Creek Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn right onto SR 209 / 9400 South
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Sego Lily Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto 10600 South
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.45 | $2.89 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Little Cottonwood Creek Valley on Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in South Jordan on Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
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
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.
This is a turn-heavy local drive, covering 8.7 miles with a highway share of only 5%. Expect frequent changes in direction rather than long stretches of open road. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is about 2 miles along 9400 South. As you progress, the drive transitions through various local streets, including Highland Drive and 10600 South, offering a feel for the immediate surroundings rather than a sweeping landscape.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Willow Stream Drive.
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 8.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (Willow Stream Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Creek Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2 miles (SR 209 / 9400 South): Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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.
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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