South Jordan to Fardown Estates is 11.7 miles and takes about 16 minutes via Belt Route, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. It's a quick hop between two points, suitable for those who need to get from one location to the other without a long haul. Given its brevity, it's a straightforward drive with minimal complexity, perfect for a quick errand or a brief transition between areas.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Belt Route
3 mi
3m
Veterans Memorial Highway
1 mi
1m
10600 South
0.9 mi
1m
Highland Drive
0.5 mi
<1m
South Jordan Parkway
0.5 mi
<1m
South Highland Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
10515 South
0.2 mi
<1m
Van Winkle Expressway
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Belt Route
— 3 mi, about 3m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 13 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~8,070 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~417 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
19.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 4 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 South Jordan, UT and Fardown Estates, 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
0.9 mi·1 min·10600 South
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt LakeUse the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 15
1.0 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
7
Take the exit
2.6 mi·2 min
Exit 294A-CToward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt RouteUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·24 sec
Toward I 215
9
Continue on this road
0.7 mi·1 min·this road
Exit 298Toward I 215
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·55 sec
Exit 294BToward I 215 EastUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 215
3.0 mi·3 min·Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Exit 8Toward SR 152 North: 2000 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
254 ft·13 sec
Toward SR 152 North: 2000 East, Murray, Holladay
14
Turn left onto SR 152
0.5 mi·59 sec·Highland Drive
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on SR 152
0.2 mi·24 sec·Van Winkle Expressway
16
Turn right onto South Highland Drive
0.2 mi·29 sec·South Highland Drive
17
Turn right onto Fardown Avenue
0.1 mi·26 sec·Fardown Avenue
18
Turn right onto La Tour Street
386 ft·17 sec·La Tour Street
19
Arrive at destination
La Tour Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 10.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
3.1 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the exit toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 294A-C
Toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
8
6.7 mi into trip|~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 215 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 294B
Toward I 215 East
7
10.2 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the exit toward SR 152 North: 2000 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward SR 152 North: 2000 East
6
10.6 mi into trip|~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 152 North: 2000 East, Murray, Holladay
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 152 North: 2000 East, Murray, Hollada...
6
10.6 mi into trip|~14m in|SR 152 / Highland Drive
Turn left onto SR 152 / Highland Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.82 one way
$3.65 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg4 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$1.92
$3.84
premium
$4.47
$2.06
$4.12
diesel
$4.80
$2.21
$4.42
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging
· 0 stops
· 75% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
3.5
0
$1.23
$0.56
Efficient EV
2.9
0
$1.02
$0.47
EV Truck/SUV
4.7
0
$1.64
$0.75
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Jun 28, 2026
Origin
South Jordan, UT
Late night
in South Jordan on Sunday
Local time
1:07 AM
MDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Cloudy
N 7 to 14 mph11% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued June 27 at 12:55PM MDT until June 28 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued June 27 at 12:55PM MDT until June 28 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Fardown Estates, UT
Late night
in Fardown Estates on Sunday
Local time
1:07 AM
MDT
Current temp
51°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
NNW 3 to 10 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued June 27 at 12:55PM MDT until June 28 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued June 27 at 12:55PM MDT until June 28 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is primarily a surface road drive, with only about 5% of the 11.7 miles on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating local streets, with the longest continuous stretch on Belt Route being approximately 3 miles. Expect frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you transition between different local roads like 10600 South and Veterans Memorial Highway.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on Belt Route.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 11.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,453 ft4,329 ft
Total Climb
204 ft
Total Descent
207 ft
Highest Point
4,453 ft
~10.9 mi in
Elevation Range
125 ft
Notable High Points
4,400 ft at ~2.5 miles+13 ft prominence
4,376 ft at ~5 miles+11 ft prominence
4,393 ft at ~6.7 miles+28 ft prominence
4,453 ft at ~10.9 miles+14 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between South Jordan, UT and Fardown Estates, UT, road signs point toward Salt Lake City, Belt Route, Murray and Holladay.
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on Belt Route. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fardown Estates, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Fardown Estates, UT before heading back.
