Origin
South Jordan, UT
Late night in South Jordan on Sunday
Local time
2:08 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Jordan, UT to Park City, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
39.8 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
South Jordan, UT to Park City, UT is 39.8 miles and takes about 52 minutes via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This relatively short trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. The drive primarily uses surface roads, making it a straightforward connection between these two Utah locales. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a quick transit rather than an extended exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 14.8 mi | 16m |
| Belt Route | 9.7 mi | 10m |
| SR 224 | 6.7 mi | 12m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 14.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan, UT and Park City, 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
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
7
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 294A-C
Toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
Use 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 298
Toward I 215
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 294B
Toward I 215 East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 215
9.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2
Toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
14
Merge onto I 80
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 145
Toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
253 ft
·
9 sec
Toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park City, Canyons, Deer Valley
17
Turn right onto SR 224
6.7 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 224
Use the straight lane.
18
Arrive at destination
Park Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from South Jordan, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 33.1 — 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
8
16.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
8
32.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park City
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 145
Toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park Cit...
6
33.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park City, Canyons, Deer Valley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 224 South: Kimball Junction, Park Cit...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.31 one way
$12.61 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Park City, UT
Late night in Park City on Sunday
Local time
2:08 AM
MDT
Current temp
37°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
10 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
52m 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?
You'll be on surface roads for most of this 39.8-mile drive, with only 18% of the route on the highway. The longest continuous stretch on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is 14.8 miles. Expect to navigate through developed areas with frequent intersections and traffic signals, rather than long stretches of high-speed cruising. This profile means paying attention to speed limits and traffic flow will be key.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
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 Effort
10/10
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 11 decision points packed into just 39.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
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 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between South Jordan, UT and Park City, UT, road signs point toward Salt Lake City, Belt Route, Cheyenne, Canyons and Deer Valley.
Salt Lake City
2.1 mi in
|
~3m
|
via I 15
Belt Route
3.1 mi in
|
~4m
Cheyenne
16.9 mi in
|
~20m
Canyons
33.1 mi in
|
~39m
Deer Valley
33.1 mi in
|
~39m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 39.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m 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 14.8 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. 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 Park City, 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 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Park City, 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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