Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Jordan, UT
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Fardown Estates, UT
Siarhei Nester
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.
| 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 |
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
Averaged across 4 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan, UT and Fardown Estates, UT.
Start on SR 151
Continue on SR 151
Continue on SR 151
Continue on SR 151
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on this road
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 215
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto SR 152
Continue on SR 152
Turn right onto South Highland Drive
Turn right onto Fardown Avenue
Turn right onto La Tour Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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
Keep slight right at fork toward I 215 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 152 North: 2000 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn left onto SR 152 / Highland Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| premium | $4.99 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.46 | $4.93 |
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in South Jordan on Wednesday
Local time
4:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Fardown Estates on Wednesday
Local time
4:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
204 ft
Total Descent
207 ft
Highest Point
4,453 ft
~10.9 mi in
Elevation Range
125 ft
Notable High Points
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.
Salt Lake City
Belt Route
Murray
Holladay
Founded 1859
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
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.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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