Origin
South Jordan, UT
Late night in South Jordan on Tuesday
Local time
4:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Jordan, UT to Sunset, 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
52m
Distance
45.2 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
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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Sunset, UT
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Trip Overview
South Jordan, UT to Sunset, UT is 45.2 miles and takes about 52 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Utah's Mountain West region. You'll mostly stick to local roads and one main highway, making it a relatively quick and uncomplicated journey. It’s a good option if you need to get from one point to another without a lot of fuss, offering a practical way to cover this distance. Plan for a drive that involves frequent turns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 41.5 mi | 44m |
| 10600 South | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Jordan Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 250 West | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 1300 North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 10515 South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| SR 103 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 41.5 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan, UT and Sunset, 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
30 mi
·
32 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 335
Toward SR 103: 650 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto SR 103
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
SR 103
10
Turn right onto SR 126
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto 1300 North
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
1300 North
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto North 250 West
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North 250 West
13
Turn left onto West 1550 North
55 ft
·
2 sec
·
West 1550 North
14
Arrive at destination
West 1550 North
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 44.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
6
31.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
43.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward SR 103: 650 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 335
Toward SR 103: 650 North
6
44 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
SR 126 / Main Street
Turn right onto SR 126 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
44.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
1300 North
Turn left onto 1300 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.16 one way
$14.33 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.06 | $16.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Sunset, UT
Late night in Sunset on Tuesday
Local time
4:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with a highway share of 100%. While there isn't a significant stretch of pure interstate, the majority of your travel, a considerable 41.5 miles, will be along Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a driving experience that requires attention to navigation as you transition between various local roads and this primary artery. The profile suggests frequent adjustments in direction rather than long, sweeping highway miles, so staying alert to your GPS or signage will be key.
Only 1% 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: 41.5 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 2.1 miles in near I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
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 45.2 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 2.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 45.2 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 41.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Sunset, 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 2.1 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.6 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 Sunset, 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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