Origin
Nephi, UT
Late night in Nephi on Tuesday
Local time
3:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nephi, 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 16m
Distance
70.3 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nephi, UT
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South Jordan, UT
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Trip Overview
Nephi to South Jordan is 70.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 16 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway and North Main Street, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns rather than a straightforward highway cruise. Given its manageable length, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing for a relaxed pace without needing an overnight stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 64.8 mi | 1h 6m |
| North Main Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| 10600 South | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Jordan Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 10400 South | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 10515 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 64.8 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nephi, UT and South Jordan, UT.
1
Start on I 15 Bus; SR 28
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Main Street
2
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
3
Merge onto I 15
65 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
327 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 293
Toward SR 151: 10600 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
6
Turn slight left onto SR 151
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
10600 South
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
10515 South
8
Continue on SR 151
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Jordan Parkway
9
Continue on SR 151
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
10400 South
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on SR 151
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
10400 South
11
Arrive at destination
SR 151
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Nephi, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.8 miles.
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 65 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 68.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Navigation decision point
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m 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
68.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
68.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
3
68.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
SR 151 / 10600 South
Turn slight left onto SR 151 / 10600 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.14 one way
$22.28 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $11.68 | $23.35 |
| premium | $4.53 | $12.54 | $25.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.52 | $31.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 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 | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.84 | $4.50 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
3:25 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
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
1h 16m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter numerous intersections and changes in direction. While Veterans Memorial Highway accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 64.8 miles, the overall profile suggests a journey that weaves through local roads and towns. The highway share is 100%, indicating you'll primarily be on paved, established roads, but the 'turn-heavy' nature means constant adjustments. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires more active navigation than a simple interstate journey.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.8 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 2.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Nephi, UT
Full guide →Nephi, population 6,443 (2020), is a city in Central Utah.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 70.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m 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 64.8 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: at 2.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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