Origin
South Jordan, UT
Late night in South Jordan on Tuesday
Local time
4:51 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Jordan, UT to North Salt Lake, 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
27m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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North Salt Lake, UT
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Trip Overview
South Jordan, UT to North Salt Lake, UT is 22.3 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. It's a straightforward local drive that connects two points without venturing onto a major interstate. Consider this route if you need to get from one side of the Salt Lake Valley to the other efficiently, as it's designed for local transit rather than extensive sightseeing. You'll find it's a practical option for a short hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 18 mi | 19m |
| Highway 89 | 2 mi | 3m |
| 10600 South | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Jordan Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 10515 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 10400 South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 350 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 18 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan, UT and North Salt Lake, 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 Lake
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 15
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 312
Toward US 89 North
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on US 89
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 89
9
Turn left onto 350 North
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
350 North
10
Arrive at destination
350 North
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 22.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Salt Lake City
7
20 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 89 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 312
Toward US 89 North
4
22.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
350 North
Turn left onto 350 North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.53 one way
$7.07 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.70 | $7.41 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
North Salt Lake, UT
Late night in North Salt Lake on Tuesday
Local time
4:51 AM
MDT
Current temp
28°F
Chance Snow Showers
NNW 7 mph
28% chance
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
34 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
27m 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?
This route leans heavily on local roads, with only an 11% highway share. Expect a "turn-heavy" experience as you navigate through various city streets and connecting highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. While not a high-speed interstate journey, it offers a direct path that requires attention to turns and traffic signals. The drive will feel like a typical urban or suburban commute, moving you through developed areas.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18 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 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from South Jordan, UT to North Salt Lake, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Salt Lake City along the way.
Salt Lake City
2.1 mi in
|
~3m
|
via I 15
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 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.
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 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 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 North Salt Lake, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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