Connecting Milford to South Jordan, this 216.2-mile journey is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 3 hours and 48 minutes to complete. Because the duration is manageable, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion, eliminating the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $34 on fuel for the trek, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. Navigating through the Mountain West, your path utilizes a combination of local roads and highways, including SR 21 and South 100 East Street. Whether you are heading north for business or a visit, this route offers a practical transition between these two Utah communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
108.1 miles from Milford, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
181.2 mi
3h 1m
SR 21
17.1 mi
21m
South 100 East Street
12.9 mi
15m
North Main Street
1.7 mi
3m
10600 South
0.9 mi
1m
South Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
South Jordan Parkway
0.5 mi
<1m
10400 South
0.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 181.2 mi, about 3h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, UT and South Jordan, UT.
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Start on SR 21
0.7 mi·1 min·South Main Street
2
Continue on SR 21
13 mi·15 min·South 100 East Street
3
Turn straight onto SR 21
17 mi·21 min·SR 21
4
Turn left onto I 15 Bu; SR 160
1.7 mi·3 min·North Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·55 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
6
Merge onto I 15
181 mi·3 hr 1 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
327 ft·4 sec
Exit 293Toward SR 151: 10600 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·16 sec
Toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
9
Turn slight left onto SR 151
0.9 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
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is simple since the trip is short enough to handle in one go, but aim to leave early to avoid any unexpected traffic. With only one recommended stop planned, try to time your break to coincide with your halfway point to keep your energy levels consistent. Since the route relies heavily on local roads rather than long stretches of interstate, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersection turns. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Milford, as local stretches can sometimes have fewer service options than major corridors. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to familiarize yourself with the Veterans Memorial Highway segments beforehand, as this single stretch accounts for the vast majority of your total mileage.
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 108.1 miles from Milford, UT, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 181.2 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 48 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.1 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 7m
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 Milford, 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 Milford, UT
This is one driving day of about 216.2 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Milford, 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 181.2 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 30.7 and 214.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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30.7 mi into trip|~38m in|I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street
Turn left onto I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
32.4 mi into trip|~42m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
Navigation decision point
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
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32.8 mi into trip|~42m 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.
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214 mi into trip|~3h 44m 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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214.1 mi into trip|~3h 44m 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
$34.26 one way
$68.52 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$35.91
$71.82
premium
$4.53
$38.57
$77.13
diesel
$5.61
$47.73
$95.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.9
0
$22.70
$10.38
Efficient EV
54.1
0
$18.92
$8.65
EV Truck/SUV
86.5
1
$30.27
$13.84
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Milford, UT
Late night
in Milford on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
MDT
Current temp
31°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 7 to 21 mph38% chanceLive forecast
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 9:47PM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
South Jordan, UT
Late night
in South Jordan on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
N 2 to 7 mph84% chanceLive forecast
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 9:47PM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
71°F
Fairview, UT
108 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
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
3h 48m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
$12
near mile 201.3
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you will spend a significant 181.2 miles on the Veterans Memorial Highway, only 8 percent of the total trip consists of high-speed highway driving. The remainder of your time will be spent navigating local roads, which adds a more personal, winding feel to the experience. This mix of stretches creates a varied rhythm behind the wheel, ensuring the drive remains engaging as you transition between rural stretches and more developed areas. You should be prepared for frequent adjustments to your speed and steering as you navigate the transition from Milford's local streets to the longer highway segments.
Only 8% 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: 181.2 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 30.7 miles in near I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 48m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 30.7 miles (I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32.8 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,418 ft4,783 ft
Total Climb
1,454 ft
Total Descent
1,635 ft
Highest Point
6,418 ft
~46.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,635 ft
Notable High Points
6,418 ft at ~46.3 miles+912 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 48m. Total distance: 216.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 181.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 30.7 miles (I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32.8 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at South Jordan, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
