Origin
Panguitch, UT
Late night in Panguitch on Friday
Local time
3:24 AM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Panguitch, UT to South Jordan, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 59m
Distance
231.7 mi
373 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 47m
★
6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 26m
10 AM
4h 9m
12 PM
4h 6m
3 PM
4h 10m
5 PM
4h 24m
8 PM
3h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Panguitch, UT
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South Jordan, UT
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Trip Overview
Panguitch to South Jordan is 231.7 miles and takes about 3h 59m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Utah. The route primarily uses surface roads, making it a more relaxed drive than a pure interstate experience. You'll want to be prepared for a longer stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway before transitioning to other state routes. It's a straightforward drive for a single day, without needing an overnight stop.
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
115.8 miles from Panguitch, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 198.6 mi | 3h 17m |
| SR 20 | 20.4 mi | 24m |
| US 89 | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| 10600 South | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 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
— 198.6 mi, about 3h 17m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 398 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,281 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~242 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 79 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Panguitch, UT and South Jordan, UT.
1
Start on Center Street
30 ft
·
8 sec
·
Center Street
2
Turn left onto US 89
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on US 89
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
US 89
4
Turn left onto SR 20
20 mi
·
24 min
·
SR 20
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 15 North
6
Merge onto I 15
199 mi
·
3 hr 17 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
Trip Plan
Since this drive is under four hours, you have the flexibility to leave anytime. Starting in the morning allows you to arrive in South Jordan with plenty of daylight. The longest stretch without a significant road change is nearly 200 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, so plan for a fuel stop before you begin or be sure to top off before hitting that long section. With only one recommended stop, you can easily break up the drive as needed, perhaps around the transition from Veterans Memorial Highway to SR 20.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 115.8 miles from Panguitch, UT, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 198.6 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 51 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.8 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 16m
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 Panguitch, 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 Panguitch, UT
This is one driving day of about 231.7 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Panguitch, 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 198.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 115.8 miles from Panguitch, 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 198.6 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 10.1 and 229.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
10.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
SR 20
Turn left onto SR 20
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
30.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 15 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 15 North
5
30.9 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
229.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 55m 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
229.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 55m 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
$40.18 one way
$80.37 round trip
$4.41/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $42.03 | $84.05 |
| premium | $4.95 | $45.15 | $90.31 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $51.07 | $102.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.5 | 0 | $24.33 | $11.12 |
| Efficient EV | 57.9 | 0 | $20.27 | $9.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.7 | 1 | $32.44 | $14.83 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Friday
Local time
3:24 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°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
15 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
3h 59m 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 drive is mostly surface roads, with only about 13% on highways. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on Veterans Memorial Highway, covering a continuous 198.6 miles before you switch to SR 20 and US 89. Expect a more rural cruising feel for most of the trip, with fewer exits and less high-speed traffic compared to a typical interstate.
Only 13% 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: 198.6 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 around 10.1 miles in near SR 20.
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 3h 59m 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: at 10.1 miles (SR 20): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 30.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,967 ft
4,442 ft
Total Climb
909 ft
Total Descent
3,094 ft
Highest Point
6,967 ft
~16.5 mi in
Elevation Range
2,525 ft
Notable High Points
6,967 ft at ~16.5 miles
+341 ft prominence
6,077 ft at ~49.6 miles
+9 ft prominence
5,451 ft at ~115.8 miles
+98 ft prominence
4,537 ft at ~215.1 miles
+37 ft prominence
About the Cities
Starting in Panguitch, UT
Full guide →Founded 1864
Panguitch is a city of 1,700 people (2017) in the Canyon Country of Utah in the Western United States. Panguitch is a good jumping-off point for travelers who want to hike in the Grand Circle of U.S. national parks.
Top landmarks
- • Panguitch Historic District — historic district in Utah, United States
Arriving in South Jordan, UT
Full guide →Founded 1859
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 3h 59m. Total distance: 231.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 198.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles (SR 20): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 30.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at South Jordan, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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