Origin
South Jordan, UT
Late night in South Jordan on Tuesday
Local time
3:00 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Jordan, UT to Highland, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Highland, UT
Sandra Seitamaa
Trip Overview
This short 17-mile drive from South Jordan, UT to Highland, UT takes about 23 minutes and is ideal for a single-day trip, requiring only 1 day of planning. You'll spend about 39% of your time on highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 8.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $3, and with no designated stops, you have the flexibility to make it a quick point-to-point trip. This route stays within the Mountain West region, offering a straightforward connection between two Utah communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| 10600 South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Jordan Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 5600 West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Timpanogos Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 10515 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 10680 North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 8.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan, UT and Highland, 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
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 284
Toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto SR 92
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Timpanogos Highway
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on SR 92
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
Toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane
10
Turn right onto North 5600 West
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
North 5600 West
11
Turn right onto West 10680 North
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
West 10680 North
12
Arrive at destination
West 10680 North
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 16.5 — 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.
7
10.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 284
Toward SR 92: Timpanogos Highway
4
11.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
SR 92 / Timpanogos Highway
Turn left onto SR 92 / Timpanogos Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
16.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
North 5600 West
Turn right onto North 5600 West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.69 one way
$5.39 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.82 | $5.65 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.03 | $6.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Highland, UT
Late night in Highland on Tuesday
Local time
3:00 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
23m 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 route, with a significant portion being on surface streets and local roads. While approximately 39% of the journey involves highway driving, including Veterans Memorial Highway and Timpanogos Highway Commuter Lane, the overall feel is more about navigating local thoroughfares. The longest stretch on a single road is 8.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, but be prepared for frequent turns as you transition between these main roads and local streets. This isn't a high-speed, straight-shot experience; it's more about efficient navigation through populated areas.
Only 3% 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: 8.9 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 17 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 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 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Highland, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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