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Trip from South Jordan, UT to South Salt Lake, UT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

18m

Distance

13.7 mi

22 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 17m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

South Jordan, UT

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city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

South Salt Lake, UT

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Trip Overview

South Jordan, UT to South Salt Lake, UT is 13.7 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward hop within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Utah. The drive is characterized as turn-heavy and local, suggesting you'll be navigating city streets and perhaps some smaller parkways rather than open highway. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing for plenty of time to explore your destination without feeling rushed.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 10.3 mi 11m
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
State Street <0.1 mi <1m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway <0.1 mi <1m
2400 South <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 10.3 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan, UT and South 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

10 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 304 Toward I 80 East: Cheyenne Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 80

372 ft · 4 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 124 Toward US 89: State Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn left onto US 89

312 ft · 16 sec · State Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11

Turn left onto 2400 South

208 ft · 11 sec · 2400 South
12

Turn right

261 ft · 21 sec
13

Turn right onto US 89

63 ft · 1 sec · State Street
14

Arrive at destination

US 89

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 13.6 — 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
12.4 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward I 80 East: Cheyenne

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 304 Toward I 80 East: Cheyenne
7
13.1 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward US 89: State Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 124 Toward US 89: State Street
5
13.6 mi into trip | ~17m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.17 one way

$4.34 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $2.28 $4.55
premium $4.53 $2.44 $4.89
diesel $5.61 $3.02 $6.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.1 0 $1.44 $0.66
Efficient EV 3.4 0 $1.20 $0.55
EV Truck/SUV 5.5 0 $1.92 $0.88

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 16, 2026

Origin

South Jordan, UT

Late night in South Jordan on Tuesday

Local time

5:48 AM

MDT

Current temp

56°F

Slight Chance T-storms

N 17 mph 82% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:33AM MDT until April 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:33AM MDT until April 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Destination

South Salt Lake, UT

Late night in South Salt Lake on Tuesday

Local time

5:48 AM

MDT

Current temp

64°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

8 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

18m 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 is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, with a highway share of 3, meaning most of your journey will be on surface streets. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 10.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, providing a brief period of more consistent travel before you transition back to local roads. Expect to make several turns as you navigate through various neighborhoods and business districts. The road profile suggests a dynamic driving experience, requiring your attention to traffic signals and intersections.

Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 12.4 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.

On the drive from South Jordan, UT to South 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 18m. Total distance: 13.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m 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 10.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 5 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 South Salt Lake, 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 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 12.4 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 South 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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