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Trip from Oquirrh, 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

19m

Distance

10.3 mi

17 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m

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

Downtown Oquirrh, UT, UT

Oquirrh, UT

Zach LeBlanc

city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

South Jordan, UT

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Trip Overview

This quick 10.3-mile drive from Oquirrh to South Jordan, Utah, will only take about 19 minutes, making it a perfect local excursion. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, this trip is very budget-friendly. The route primarily utilizes Bangerter Highway and 7800 South, offering a straightforward journey within the Mountain West region. Given its short distance, this drive is ideal as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll experience a turn-heavy local drive profile, so be prepared for frequent navigation changes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bangerter Highway 2.6 mi 3m
7800 South 2.5 mi 4m
South Jordan Parkway 1 mi 1m
5600 West 1 mi 1m
10400 South 0.8 mi 1m
Miners Mile 0.7 mi 1m
7000 South 0.6 mi 1m
Oquirrh Ridge Drive 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Bangerter Highway — 2.6 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Oquirrh Ridge Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Oquirrh Ridge Drive
2

At end of road, turn left onto 7000 South

0.6 mi · 1 min · 7000 South
3

Turn right onto 5600 West

0.8 mi · 1 min · 5600 West
4

Enter roundabout onto 5600 West

126 ft · 5 sec · 5600 West
5

Continue on 5600 West

0.2 mi · 25 sec · 5600 West
6

Turn left onto 7800 South

2.5 mi · 4 min · 7800 South
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward SR 154 South
8

Merge onto SR 154

2.6 mi · 3 min · Bangerter Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 9 Toward SR 151: 10400 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

329 ft · 10 sec
Toward SR 151
11

Turn slight left onto SR 151

0.5 mi · 55 sec · South Jordan Parkway
12

Continue on SR 151

0.1 mi · 15 sec · 10400 South
13

Continue on SR 151

0.4 mi · 43 sec · South Jordan Parkway
14

Continue on SR 151

0.1 mi · 15 sec · 10400 South
15

Continue on SR 151

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Miners Mile
16

Continue on SR 151

0.2 mi · 19 sec · 10400 South
17

Continue on SR 151

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Miners Mile
18

Continue on SR 151

0.3 mi · 39 sec · 10400 South
Use the left lane.
19

Turn straight onto SR 151

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South Jordan Parkway
20

Continue on SR 151

0.1 mi · 12 sec · 10400 South
21

Arrive at destination

SR 151

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | 7000 South

At end of road, turn left onto 7000 South

Navigation decision point

4
1 mi into trip | ~3m in | 5600 West

Turn right onto 5600 West

Navigation decision point

5
4.8 mi into trip | ~10m in | SR 154 / Bangerter Highway

Merge onto SR 154 / Bangerter Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.4 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward SR 151: 10400 South

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 9 Toward SR 151: 10400 South
5
7.8 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 151

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward SR 151

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.63 one way

$3.26 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $1.71 $3.42
premium $4.53 $1.84 $3.67
diesel $5.61 $2.27 $4.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.1 0 $1.08 $0.49
Efficient EV 2.6 0 $0.90 $0.41
EV Truck/SUV 4.1 0 $1.44 $0.66

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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

Oquirrh, UT

Late night in Oquirrh on Tuesday

Local time

2:12 AM

MDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Jordan, UT

Late night in South Jordan on Tuesday

Local time

2:12 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

2 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

19m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this 10.3-mile route, with only about 10% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.6 miles along Bangerter Highway. As you transition between Bangerter Highway, 7800 South, and South Jordan Parkway, you'll notice the road's character shifting from a more direct highway feel to a more urban, local road experience with frequent intersections. This drive emphasizes navigation and local road awareness over long-distance cruising.

Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.6 mi on Bangerter Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near 7000 South.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.3 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.5 miles (7000 South): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (5600 West): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (SR 154 / Bangerter Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Oquirrh, UT

Full guide →

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 19m. Total distance: 10.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (10%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 2.6 miles on Bangerter 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 0.5 miles (7000 South): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (5600 West): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (SR 154 / Bangerter Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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