Traveling from Monroe to South Jordan covers 161.7 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 55 minutes. Since this is a relatively short distance, you can easily complete the entire trip in a single day without needing an overnight stop. Budget approximately $26 for fuel to navigate this trek through the Mountain West. You will utilize a combination of Veterans Memorial Highway, US 50, and I-70 to reach your destination. Because the route is categorized as a mixed drive, it offers enough variety to keep the journey engaging while remaining straightforward for most drivers. It is a practical choice if you are looking to transition from the rural charm of Monroe to the urban environment of South Jordan.
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
80.8 miles from Monroe, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
104.5 mi
1h 44m
US 50
24.4 mi
29m
I 70
16.3 mi
15m
SR 260
4.2 mi
6m
South Main Street
3.7 mi
5m
SR 24
2.4 mi
2m
SR 258
1.3 mi
2m
10600 South
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 104.5 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, UT and South Jordan, UT.
1
Start on East 100 South
169 ft·9 sec·East 100 South
2
Turn right onto SR 118
3.7 mi·5 min·South Main Street
3
Turn left onto West 3000 North
0.5 mi·1 min·West 3000 North
4
At end of road, turn left onto SR 258
1.3 mi·2 min·SR 258
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 70; US 89
16 mi·15 min·I 70; US 89
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 48Toward US 24: Sigurd, Aurora
8
Turn right onto SR 259
0.2 mi·21 sec·SR 259
9
At end of road, turn left onto SR 24
2.4 mi·2 min·SR 24
10
Turn left onto SR 260
4.2 mi·6 min·SR 260
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto US 50
24 mi·29 min·US 50
12
Turn left onto US 50
0.5 mi·1 min·400 North
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·30 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
14
Merge onto I 15
104 mi·1 hr 44 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
327 ft·4 sec
Exit 293Toward SR 151: 10600 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·16 sec
Toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
17
Turn slight left onto SR 151
0.9 mi·1 min·10600 South
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi·23 sec·10515 South
19
Continue on SR 151
0.5 mi·49 sec·South Jordan Parkway
20
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi·51 sec·10400 South
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on SR 151
0.1 mi·12 sec·10400 South
22
Arrive at destination
SR 151
Trip Plan
Planning for this trip is simple given the one-stop recommendation, which provides plenty of flexibility for your schedule. Since the total duration is under three hours, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic hours in the South Jordan area to ensure a smoother arrival. Keep in mind that with a 104.5-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway, you should plan your single stop strategically to refuel or stretch your legs before hitting the final leg of the journey. Since fuel costs hover around $26, filling up before you leave Monroe is a smart way to manage your budget efficiently. Use that one scheduled stop to check your progress and ensure you are comfortable for the remainder of the 161.7-mile drive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80.8 miles from Monroe, UT, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 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 36 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.8 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 24m
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 Monroe, 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 Monroe, UT
This is one driving day of about 161.7 miles and 2h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Monroe, 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 104.5 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 159.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.3 mi into trip|~6m in|SR 258
At end of road, turn left onto SR 258
Navigation decision point
6
5.6 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
22.4 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the exit toward US 24: Sigurd, Aurora
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward US 24: Sigurd, Aurora
7
159.5 mi into trip|~2h 51m 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
159.6 mi into trip|~2h 51m 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
$25.62 one way
$51.25 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg57 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$26.86
$53.72
premium
$4.53
$28.84
$57.69
diesel
$5.61
$35.70
$71.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.5
0
$16.98
$7.76
Efficient EV
40.4
0
$14.15
$6.47
EV Truck/SUV
64.7
0
$22.64
$10.35
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Monroe, UT
Night
in Monroe on Saturday
Local time
10:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
South Jordan, UT
Night
in South Jordan on Saturday
Local time
10:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
2h 55m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a diverse driving profile where only 30% of your time is spent on highways. You will experience a mix of fast-paced interstate travel and slower local road segments that shift the rhythm of your drive. The longest uninterrupted portion of the journey is a 104.5-mile stretch along Veterans Memorial Highway, which will require your sustained focus. Expect the road's personality to change as you transition between these different roadway types, keeping the experience from feeling like a monotonous grind. By balancing high-speed highway sections with more technical local navigation, the route provides a dynamic feel that keeps you alert behind the wheel.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.5 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in near SR 258.
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 17 significant decision points across 161.7 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 4.3 miles (SR 258): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Monroe, UT to South Jordan, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Aurora along the way.
Aurora
22.4 mi in|~25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 161.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (SR 258): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Jordan, UT before heading back.
