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Trip from South Jordan, UT to Benjamin, 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

52m

Distance

44.1 mi

71 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m

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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Downtown Benjamin, UT, UT

Benjamin, UT

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from South Jordan to Benjamin, you are in for a quick trip covering 44.1 miles. Expect to spend about 52 minutes behind the wheel, making this a straightforward drive that is easily manageable as a single-day outing. You will primarily navigate via Veterans Memorial Highway, 8000 South, and 3200 West. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, the trip is quite economical. Since both locations are situated within the Mountain West region of Utah, you will experience a consistent local feel throughout the entire journey. It is a practical, no-fuss route that gets you where you need to go without the need for an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 39.4 mi 42m
8000 South 1.5 mi 3m
3200 West 0.9 mi 1m
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
7300 South <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 39.4 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

39 mi · 42 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 253 Toward SR 164
8

Turn right onto 8000 South

1.5 mi · 3 min · 8000 South
9

At end of road, turn right onto SR 115

0.9 mi · 1 min · 3200 West
10

Turn left onto SR 147

111 ft · 5 sec · 7300 South
11

Turn right

55 ft · 4 sec
12

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Pleasant Grove, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pleasant Grove, UT

22 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

Lehi, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vineyard, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from South Jordan, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 44.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.
5
41.3 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward SR 164

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 253 Toward SR 164
5
43.2 mi into trip | ~50m in | SR 115 / 3200 West

At end of road, turn right onto SR 115 / 3200 West

Navigation decision point

4
44.1 mi into trip | ~51m in | SR 147 / 7300 South

Turn left onto SR 147 / 7300 South

Navigation decision point

5
44.1 mi into trip | ~51m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.99 one way

$13.98 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $7.33 $14.65
premium $4.53 $7.87 $15.73
diesel $5.61 $9.74 $19.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.2 0 $4.63 $2.12
Efficient EV 11 0 $3.86 $1.76
EV Truck/SUV 17.6 0 $6.17 $2.82

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (67% 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 13, 2026

Origin

South Jordan, UT

Late night in South Jordan on Tuesday

Local time

3:08 AM

MDT

Current temp

37°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

N 2 to 7 mph 84% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 9:47PM MDT until April 14 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Destination

Benjamin, UT

Late night in Benjamin on Tuesday

Local time

3:08 AM

MDT

Current temp

38°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

1 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

52m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you make your way through this 44.1-mile stretch. The route is entirely highway-based, meaning you will spend 100% of your time on these roads. You will settle in for a significant 39.4-mile uninterrupted stretch along Veterans Memorial Highway, which provides the bulk of your travel time. Because the route relies heavily on local roads like 8000 South and 3200 West, be prepared for frequent maneuvering rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The character of the drive shifts from broader highway segments to more technical local navigation as you approach Benjamin, keeping you engaged throughout the 52-minute duration.

Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

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 1.9 miles in near I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from South Jordan, UT to Benjamin, UT is easy. At 52m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 43.2 miles (SR 115 / 3200 West): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

4,783 ft 4,441 ft

Total Climb

440 ft

Total Descent

350 ft

Highest Point

4,783 ft

~9.5 mi in

Elevation Range

343 ft

Notable High Points

4,783 ft at ~9.5 miles +208 ft prominence
4,589 ft at ~25.2 miles +7 ft prominence
4,561 ft at ~37.8 miles +29 ft prominence

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 44.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 39.4 miles on Veterans Memorial 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 1.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 43.2 miles (SR 115 / 3200 West): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Benjamin, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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