Santa Clara, UT to South Jordan, UT is 293.5 miles and takes about 4h 58m via Veterans Memorial Highway, Saint George Boulevard, and West Sunset Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, making it a convenient journey across Utah. Expect a driving experience that involves frequent turns and navigating local roads rather than open highways. With a recommended one-day duration, this route is ideal for those looking to reach their destination efficiently without extensive highway time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
146.7 miles from Santa Clara, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
284.7 mi
4h 39m
Saint George Boulevard
2 mi
5m
West Sunset Boulevard
2 mi
3m
Santa Clara Drive
1.1 mi
2m
Bluff Street
1 mi
1m
10600 South
0.9 mi
1m
South Jordan Parkway
0.5 mi
<1m
I 15 BUS
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 284.7 mi, about 4h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Clara, UT and South Jordan, UT.
1
Start on Santa Clara Drive
1.1 mi·2 min·Santa Clara Drive
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on West Sunset Boulevard
2.0 mi·3 min·West Sunset Boulevard
3
Continue on SR 18
1.0 mi·1 min·Bluff Street
4
Turn left onto I 15 BUS; SR 34
2.0 mi·5 min·Saint George Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp onto I 15 BUS
0.3 mi·43 sec·I 15 BUS
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake CityUse the slight left / straight lanes.
6
Merge onto I 15
285 mi·4 hr 39 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
Given the 4h 58m estimated drive time and the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, starting your trip in Santa Clara, UT, earlier in the day is advisable to maximize daylight. With a recommended one-day duration, you can complete this 293.5-mile journey without needing an overnight stop, offering flexibility. The fuel cost is estimated at $47, so plan accordingly. Pay close attention to your navigation system, especially through populated areas, as the route involves numerous turns; the longest stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway before encountering more turns is a good point to check your bearings.
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 146.7 miles from Santa Clara, UT, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 284.7 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 65 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.7 miles or 2h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 4m
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 Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, UT
This is one driving day of about 293.5 miles and 4h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Santa Clara, 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 284.7 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 4.2 and 291.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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4.2 mi into trip|~8m in|I 15 BUS; SR 34 / Saint George Boulevard
Turn left onto I 15 BUS; SR 34 / Saint George Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.2 mi into trip|~13m in|I 15 BUS
Take the ramp onto I 15 BUS toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
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6.6 mi into trip|~14m 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.
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291.3 mi into trip|~4h 54m 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
291.3 mi into trip|~4h 54m 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
$46.51 one way
$93.02 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg103 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$48.75
$97.50
premium
$4.53
$52.36
$104.71
diesel
$5.61
$64.80
$129.60
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
88.1
1
$30.82
$14.09
Efficient EV
73.4
0
$25.68
$11.74
EV Truck/SUV
117.4
1
$41.09
$18.78
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Santa Clara, UT
Evening
in Santa Clara on Saturday
Local time
7:30 PM
MDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
South Jordan, UT
Evening
in South Jordan on Saturday
Local time
7:30 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Richfield, UT
147 mi in
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
31 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
4h 58m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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
~17 min detour
$12
near mile 273.5
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
$10
near mile 60.8
Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience the tall, stretching walls...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
$35
near mile 30.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and making frequent directional changes. With a 0% highway share, the entire 293.5-mile journey will be on surface streets and local thoroughfares. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 284.7 miles, primarily on Veterans Memorial Highway, so while there are many turns, there are also extended periods of consistent driving. Be prepared for a dynamic drive that requires constant attention to navigation and road conditions as you move through different communities.
Only 0% 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: 284.7 mi on Veterans Memorial 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near I 15 BUS; SR 34 / Saint George Boulevard.
Driving Effort5/10
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 293.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 4.2 miles (I 15 BUS; SR 34 / Saint George Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (I 15 BUS): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 58m. Total distance: 293.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 284.7 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 4.2 miles (I 15 BUS; SR 34 / Saint George Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (I 15 BUS): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Cedar Breaks National Monument and Zion National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 10.0 hours — manageable with a long break at South Jordan, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
