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Trip from Morgan, UT to South Jordan, UT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

59.7 mi

96 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Morgan, UT, UT

Morgan, UT

Bert Christiaens

city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

South Jordan, UT

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Trip Overview

This 59.7-mile drive from Morgan to South Jordan, Utah, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 8 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on US 89 and Veterans Memorial Highway before merging onto I-84 for a portion of the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this route offers a straightforward and efficient way to travel within the Mountain West region. The highway-focused profile means you'll cover ground quickly, and since it's a relatively short distance, you have plenty of flexibility for departure times and stops. This drive is ideal if you're looking for a simple transit between these two Utah locations without needing an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 89 21.3 mi 24m
Veterans Memorial Highway 19.5 mi 20m
I 84 15.3 mi 15m
North State Street 0.9 mi 1m
10600 South 0.8 mi 1m
South Jordan Parkway 0.5 mi <1m
10400 South 0.3 mi 1m
10515 South 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 89 — 21.3 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morgan, UT and South Jordan, UT.

1

Start on Young Street

139 ft · 9 sec · Young Street
2

Turn right onto SR 66

0.9 mi · 1 min · North State Street
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 84 West: Ogden
4

Merge onto I 84

15 mi · 15 min · I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Exit 87A Toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Merge onto US 89

10 mi · 11 min · US 89
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto US 89

11 mi · 12 min · US 89
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

8.2 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15

11 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 11 sec
Exit 293 Toward SR 151 West: 10600 South Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward South Jordan Use the right lane.
12

Turn straight onto SR 151

0.8 mi · 1 min · 10600 South
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on SR 151

0.2 mi · 23 sec · 10515 South
14

Continue on SR 151

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South Jordan Parkway
15

Continue on SR 151

0.2 mi · 51 sec · 10400 South
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on SR 151

0.1 mi · 12 sec · 10400 South
17

Arrive at destination

SR 151

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Davis County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farmington, UT

30 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

South Ogden, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Farmington, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Morgan, 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 16.5 and 57.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
16.5 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 87A Toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City
6
27.1 mi into trip | ~31m in | US 89

Keep slight right at fork onto US 89

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
38.1 mi into trip | ~43m in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
57.6 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward SR 151 West: 10600 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 293 Toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
8
57.8 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Keep slight right at fork toward South Jordan

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward South Jordan

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.46 one way

$18.92 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $9.92 $19.83
premium $4.53 $10.65 $21.30
diesel $5.61 $13.18 $26.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.9 0 $6.27 $2.87
Efficient EV 14.9 0 $5.22 $2.39
EV Truck/SUV 23.9 0 $8.36 $3.82

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 20, 2026

Origin

Morgan, UT

Late night in Morgan on Tuesday

Local time

3:50 AM

MDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Jordan, UT

Late night in South Jordan on Tuesday

Local time

3:50 AM

MDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

61°F

Farmington, UT

30 mi in

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

5 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 8m 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 that is predominantly highway-focused, with 62% of the route utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.3 miles on US 89, offering a solid period of consistent travel. While the presence of I-84 suggests efficient travel, the overall character is a blend of highway speeds and potential for more local road segments as you navigate between US 89 and Veterans Memorial Highway. This mix means you'll experience both swift progress and moments where you'll be more attuned to your surroundings, though the overall profile leans towards efficient transit.

62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.3 mi on US 89.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 89 and Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.1 miles (US 89): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 59.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.3 miles on US 89. 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.

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: at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.1 miles (US 89): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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