Moab to South Jordan is 220.4 miles and takes about 4 hours 19 minutes via Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway and Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Utah, connecting the Mountain West region. Expect a trip largely on surface roads, offering a more grounded perspective of the landscape as you travel. It's a straightforward route, ideal if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points without extensive highway time.
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
110.2 miles from Moab, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 9m into the drive
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Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto I 15
36 mi·38 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
327 ft·4 sec
Exit 293Toward SR 151: 10600 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·16 sec
Toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
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Turn slight left onto SR 151
0.9 mi·1 min·10600 South
Use the straight lane.
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Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi·23 sec·10515 South
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Continue on SR 151
0.5 mi·49 sec·South Jordan Parkway
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Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi·51 sec·10400 South
Use the straight lane.
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Continue on SR 151
0.1 mi·12 sec·10400 South
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Arrive at destination
SR 151
Trip Plan
Given this route takes just over 4 hours, it's easily manageable in a single day. Aim for an early morning departure from Moab to maximize your daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. With only one recommended stop planned, you can be flexible with your timing, perhaps pausing for a break around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 172.1-mile stretch on the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, as services might be more spread out. The transition to Veterans Memorial Highway and then Main Street will signal increased traffic and potential for slower speeds as you approach South Jordan.
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 110.2 miles from Moab, UT, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 172.1 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 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.2 miles or 2h 9m 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 35m
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 Moab, 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 Moab, UT
This is one driving day of about 220.4 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Moab, 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 Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway for about 172.1 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 31.5 and 218.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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31.5 mi into trip|~40m in|US 191
Take the exit onto US 191 toward I-70 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I-70 West
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55.4 mi into trip|~1h 2m in|US 6; US 191
Take the exit onto US 6; US 191 toward US 6 West, US 191 North: Price, Salt Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 157
Toward US 6 West, US 191 North: Price, Salt Lak...
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182.4 mi into trip|~3h 37m in
Take the exit toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
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218.2 mi into trip|~4h 15m 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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218.3 mi into trip|~4h 15m 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
$34.35 one way
$68.71 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$36.21
$72.42
premium
$4.47
$38.82
$77.64
diesel
$4.80
$41.62
$83.23
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: 77.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.1
0
$23.14
$10.58
Efficient EV
55.1
0
$19.29
$8.82
EV Truck/SUV
88.2
1
$30.86
$14.11
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Moab, UT
Late night
in Moab on Sunday
Local time
1:43 AM
MDT
Current temp
96°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NNE 5 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 1:16PM MDT until July 18 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 11:54AM MDT until July 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
South Jordan, UT
Late night
in South Jordan on Sunday
Local time
1:43 AM
MDT
Current temp
95°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NNW 6 mph22% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 1:16PM MDT until July 18 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 11:54AM MDT until July 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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
1 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
4h 19m 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.
Arches National Park
National Park
Discover a landscape of contrasting colors, land forms, and textures unlike any other. The park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive rock fins, and giant balance...
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 205.2
Canyonlands is a wilderness of canyons, buttes, and spires carved by the Colorado River and Green River. The park is divided into four distinct districts; no roads join them together. The districts sh...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll encounter a significant stretch of surface roads on this 220.4-mile drive, with only a 50% highway share. The longest continuous segment on a primary road is 172.1 miles along the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. After this, you'll transition to Veterans Memorial Highway and then Main Street, indicating a shift towards more local roads and potential town crossings. Be prepared for a less freeway-focused experience, with more opportunities to see the immediate surroundings.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 172.1 mi on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.5 miles in near US 191.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 220.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 31.5 miles (US 191): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 55.4 miles (US 6; US 191): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 182.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
7,287 ft4,031 ft
Total Climb
3,857 ft
Total Descent
3,446 ft
Highest Point
7,287 ft
~141.7 mi in
Elevation Range
3,256 ft
Notable High Points
4,882 ft at ~31.5 miles+410 ft prominence
7,287 ft at ~141.7 miles+1,163 ft prominence
4,583 ft at ~204.6 miles+62 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Moab, UT to South Jordan, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 19m. Total distance: 220.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 172.1 miles on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 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.
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.
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 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 31.5 miles (US 191): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 55.4 miles (US 6; US 191): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 182.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Arches National Park, Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Canyonlands National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at South Jordan, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
