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
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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
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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 293Toward SR 151: 10600 SouthUse 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 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
$41.73 one way
$83.47 round trip
$4.58/gal25.4 MPG avg81 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.78
$43.59
$87.17
premium
$5.11
$46.58
$93.15
diesel
$6.18
$56.37
$112.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
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, 2026-10-12.
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.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Panguitch, UT
Morning
in Panguitch on Monday
Local time
6:46 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Partly Cloudy
SSE 3 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
South Jordan, UT
Morning
in South Jordan on Monday
Local time
6:46 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph1% chanceLive 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
12 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
3h 59m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
$12
near mile 215.7
Caution: Water Outage
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on Earth. Situated along a high plateau at the top of the Grand Staircase, the park's...
Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of w...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
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 Effort4/10
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.
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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
Yes — we found about 12 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park and Cedar Breaks National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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.
