South Jordan, UT to Parowan, UT is 218.8 miles and takes about 3h 39m via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, traversing Utah for its entirety. Expect a drive that is mostly on surface roads, offering a more local feel compared to interstate travel. With a recommended one-day duration, it's a manageable drive for a quick trip between these two points.
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
109.4 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
215.3 mi
3h 33m
North Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
10600 South
0.8 mi
1m
South Jordan Parkway
0.5 mi
<1m
10515 South
0.2 mi
<1m
10400 South
0.1 mi
<1m
West Center Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 215.3 mi, about 3h 33m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 203 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,262 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~243 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan, UT and Parowan, 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
215 mi·3 hr 33 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward SR 274: Parowan
8
Turn left onto I 15 Bus; SR 274
1.2 mi·2 min·North Main Street
9
Turn right onto West Center Street
110 ft·6 sec·West Center Street
10
Arrive at destination
West Center Street
Trip Plan
For this 3h 39m drive, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of flexibility. You'll only have one recommended stop, so you can decide on the fly if you need a break or want to push through. Given the mostly surface road profile, keep an eye out for local speed limit changes. Your estimated fuel cost is around $35, so plan accordingly before you depart. Since it's a single-day trip, you can easily adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
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 109.4 miles from South Jordan, UT, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 215.3 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 109.4 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parowan, 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 218.8 miles and 3h 39m.
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 215.3 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 218.8 — 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.
4
217.2 mi into trip|~3h 36m in
Take the exit toward SR 274: Parowan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward SR 274: Parowan
3
217.5 mi into trip|~3h 37m in|I 15 Bus; SR 274 / North Main Street
Turn left onto I 15 Bus; SR 274 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
218.8 mi into trip|~3h 39m in|West Center Street
Turn right onto West Center Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.10 one way
$68.21 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$35.95
$71.89
premium
$4.47
$38.54
$77.08
diesel
$4.80
$41.31
$82.63
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: 76.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.6
0
$22.97
$10.50
Efficient EV
54.7
0
$19.15
$8.75
EV Truck/SUV
87.5
1
$30.63
$14.00
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
South Jordan, UT
Late night
in South Jordan on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
MDT
Current temp
95°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NNW 6 mph22% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 3:44PM MDT until July 18 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 1:16PM MDT until July 18 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Destination
Parowan, UT
Late night
in Parowan on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
MDT
Current temp
84°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 3 mph69% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 3:44PM MDT until July 18 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 1:16PM MDT until July 18 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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
11 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
3h 39m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
$12
near mile 15.1
Caution: Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of w...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
$10
near mile 218.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily surface roads, with just over 215 miles spent on Veterans Memorial Highway. Since highway share is 0%, you'll be navigating local streets for the majority of the trip. This means you should anticipate more traffic signals and intersections, especially as you begin or end in urban areas. The longest continuous stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway is 215.3 miles.
Only 0% 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: 215.3 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 39m 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 217.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 215.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 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, 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 217.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Cedar Breaks National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Parowan, UT, but most travelers stay overnight.
