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Trip from South Jordan, UT to Beaver, UT

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 8m

Distance

185.2 mi

298 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 57m ★
6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 32m
10 AM
3h 17m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 31m
8 PM
3h 2m

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

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city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

South Jordan, UT

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Beaver, UT

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Trip Overview

This 185.2-mile journey from South Jordan, UT to Beaver, UT is a straightforward, one-day trip lasting approximately 3 hours and 8 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $29, it's an economical option for a quick getaway within the Mountain West region. The route primarily utilizes local roads like South Jordan Parkway and 10600 South, indicating a more connected, in-town driving experience rather than open highway. Given its manageable distance and duration, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.

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

92.6 miles from South Jordan, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 181.3 mi 3h 1m
North Main Street 1.6 mi 3m
10600 South 0.8 mi 1m
South Jordan Parkway 0.5 mi <1m
10515 South 0.2 mi <1m
10400 South 0.1 mi <1m
East 200 North Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 181.3 mi, about 3h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 151

0.1 mi · 13 sec · 10400 South
2

Continue on SR 151

0.5 mi · 47 sec · South Jordan Parkway
3

Continue on SR 151

0.2 mi · 23 sec · 10515 South
4

Continue on SR 151

0.8 mi · 1 min · 10600 South
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
6

Merge onto I 15

181 mi · 3 hr 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward SR 160: Beaver
8

Turn left onto I 15 Bu; SR 160

1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
9

Turn left onto SR 153

64 ft · 1 sec · East 200 North Street
10

Arrive at destination

SR 153

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour, 185.2-mile drive, leaving in the morning will give you ample time to enjoy Beaver without feeling rushed. Since it's a one-day trip with a fuel cost around $29, you have the flexibility to stop as needed, though only one stop is factored into the planning. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition onto less major roads, as services might become less frequent. A good tip for this turn-heavy route is to ensure your GPS is set to avoid highways, as the data indicates none are used, and to be mindful of local speed limits on the numerous city streets you'll be traversing.

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 92.6 miles from South Jordan, UT, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 181.3 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 41 miles or 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 92.6 miles or 1h 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaver, UT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving South Jordan, 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 South Jordan, UT

This is one driving day of about 185.2 miles and 3h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from South Jordan, 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 181.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Payson, UT

93 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

Orem, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Payson, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92.6 miles from South Jordan, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 181.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Yamato Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orem, Utah

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 26.5

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18012277100

Visit website

El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orem, Utah

1.7 mi

Villa Del Sol Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Orem, Utah

1.7 mi

Yamato Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 26.5

Orem, Utah

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18012277100

Visit website

El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 26.5

Orem, Utah

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18019609612

Villa Del Sol Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 26.5

Orem, Utah

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+18017228585

Visit website

La Fountain Mexican Restaurant | Riverton

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Riverton, Utah

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+18012542555

Visit website

Curry Connect

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30

Sandy, Utah

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13852744177

Visit website

Archibald's Restaurant at Gardner Village

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

West Jordan, Utah

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18015666940

Visit website

Mi Ranchito AF

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.2

American Fork, Utah

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18017566138

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 105.8

Scipio, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 26.5

Orem, Utah

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 132.3

Fillmore, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

The Vine EV Charging Stations

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 26.5

Vineyard, Utah

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 26.5

Orem, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

1.5 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 26.5

Orem, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18012240694

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 26.5

Orem, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 26.5

Orem, Utah

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Butterfly Biosphere

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 13.2

Lehi, Utah

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+18017682300

Visit website

Museum of Natural Curiosity at Thanksgiving Point

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 13.2

Lehi, Utah

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+18017682300

Visit website

Escape Utah Sandy- Formerly Enigma Escape Games

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Sandy, Utah

Hours: 2–10 pm

+13852168915

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 185.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
1.6 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

Navigation decision point

Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
5
1.9 mi into trip | ~3m 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.
4
183.2 mi into trip | ~3h 4m in

Take the exit toward SR 160: Beaver

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward SR 160: Beaver
3
183.6 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in | I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street

Turn left onto I 15 Bu; SR 160 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
185.1 mi into trip | ~3h 8m in | SR 153 / East 200 North Street

Turn left onto SR 153 / East 200 North Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.35 one way

$58.70 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $30.76 $61.52
premium $4.53 $33.04 $66.07
diesel $5.61 $40.89 $81.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 55.6 0 $19.45 $8.89
Efficient EV 46.3 0 $16.21 $7.41
EV Truck/SUV 74.1 0 $25.93 $11.85

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

South Jordan, UT

Night in South Jordan on Saturday

Local time

10:36 PM

MDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beaver, UT

Night in Beaver on Saturday

Local time

10:36 PM

MDT

Current temp

36°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

11 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 8m 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 for this entire 185.2-mile stretch, as the highway share is 0%. You won't encounter any long, uninterrupted highway cruising here; instead, anticipate navigating a series of local roads and intersections. The longest stretch without a turn is not specified, suggesting a continuous engagement with the road and your surroundings. This profile means you'll be actively steering and managing your speed more frequently, making it a more involved driving experience than a typical interstate trip.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 181.3 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from South Jordan, UT to Beaver, UT is easy. At 3h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 183.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 8m. Total distance: 185.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 181.3 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 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 183.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Beaver, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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