Origin
Mona, UT
Late night in Mona on Tuesday
Local time
2:07 AM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mona, UT to South Jordan, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
63.9 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mona, UT
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South Jordan, UT
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Mona to South Jordan covers 63.9 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes. This straightforward trip remains entirely within the Mountain West region of Utah, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. You can expect to spend roughly $10 on fuel for the trek, which is entirely highway-based. Because the duration is just over an hour, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated planning. It serves as a practical, efficient connection between these two points, allowing you to reach your destination quickly without any required stops along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 59.9 mi | 1h 2m |
| 10600 South | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 300 North Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 200 North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Jordan Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 10400 South | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 10515 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 59.9 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mona, UT and South Jordan, UT.
1
Start on Center Street
75 ft
·
9 sec
·
Center Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto SR 54
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
200 North
4
Continue on SR 54
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 300 North Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
6
Merge onto I 15
60 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
327 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 293
Toward SR 151: 10600 South
Use 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from Mona, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 61.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Navigation decision point
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m 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
61.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
6
61.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
$10.13 one way
$20.25 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $10.61 | $21.23 |
| premium | $4.53 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
South Jordan, UT
Late night in South Jordan on Tuesday
Local time
2:07 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
27 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
1h 9m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive defined by a 100% highway share, primarily utilizing the Veterans Memorial Highway. You will spend the vast majority of your time on this main artery, with a longest uninterrupted stretch of 59.9 miles. While the route is technically turn-heavy once you move into the local roads of 10600 South and East 300 North Street, the bulk of your journey remains a fast-paced interstate experience. As you transition from the open highway into the local grid, the character of the drive shifts from high-speed transit to a more controlled, urban navigation style. It is a functional route that prioritizes efficiency over complexity.
Only 1% 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: 59.9 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,140 ft
4,430 ft
Total Climb
323 ft
Total Descent
1,022 ft
Highest Point
5,140 ft
~4.6 mi in
Elevation Range
710 ft
Notable High Points
4,603 ft at ~41.1 miles
+21 ft prominence
4,792 ft at ~54.8 miles
+210 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 63.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Jordan, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
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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