If you are planning a trip from South Jordan to Milford, expect a 216-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 47 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Mountain West region of Utah, making it a straightforward drive that is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $34 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through Veterans Memorial Highway, West Center Street, and North Main Street will get you to your destination efficiently. Because the trip is under four hours, you do not need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. It is a practical connection that gets you from the northern suburbs into the heart of rural Utah.
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
108 miles from South Jordan, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
181.3 mi
3h 1m
West Center Street
30 mi
36m
North Main Street
1.8 mi
3m
10600 South
0.8 mi
1m
Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
South Jordan Parkway
0.5 mi
<1m
10515 South
0.2 mi
<1m
10400 South
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 Milford, UT.
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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
1.8 mi·3 min·North Main Street
9
Turn right onto SR 21
30 mi·36 min·West Center Street
10
Continue on SR 21
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
SR 21
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy route, try to depart early in the morning to navigate the local road segments while visibility is at its best. You will likely only need one major stop to refuel and stretch your legs given the 3 hour and 47 minute duration. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move onto the longer 181.3-mile stretch where services may be more spaced out. Because this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace to suit your personal comfort level. A helpful tip for this specific route is to double-check your turn-by-turn navigation before you leave South Jordan, as the lack of highway driving means you will be making more frequent directional changes.
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 108 miles from South Jordan, UT, or about 1h 49m 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 48 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108 miles or 1h 49m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milford, 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 216 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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.
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 185.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
185.3 mi into trip|~3h 9m in|SR 21 / West Center Street
Turn right onto SR 21 / West Center Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.23 one way
$68.46 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$35.88
$71.76
premium
$4.53
$38.53
$77.06
diesel
$5.61
$47.69
$95.38
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.8
0
$22.68
$10.37
Efficient EV
54
0
$18.90
$8.64
EV Truck/SUV
86.4
1
$30.24
$13.82
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
N 2 to 7 mph84% chanceLive 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
Milford, UT
Late night
in Milford on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
MDT
Current temp
71°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
34 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
3h 47m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend your time navigating local roads rather than high-speed freeways. You will spend the vast majority of your time on Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for a 181.3-mile stretch of the journey. Expect the road character to shift as you transition from the suburban feel of South Jordan to the smaller, more technical local roads leading into Milford. The drive requires constant engagement, so be ready to adjust your speed and navigation as the road configuration changes throughout the trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 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?
3/10
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 Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 47m drive. You will face about 5 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 183.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,902 ft4,442 ft
Total Climb
1,658 ft
Total Descent
1,135 ft
Highest Point
5,902 ft
~185.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,460 ft
Notable High Points
4,585 ft at ~15.4 miles+49 ft prominence
5,281 ft at ~108 miles+0 ft prominence
5,902 ft at ~185.2 miles+770 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 47m. Total distance: 216 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
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 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Milford, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
