Mi Ranchito AF
Later in the drive, short detour
American Fork, Utah
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+18017566138
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
92.2 mi
148 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring City, UT
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South Jordan, UT
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This 92.2-mile drive from Spring City to South Jordan, Utah, will take approximately 1 hour and 51 minutes. It's a manageable day trip, perfect for a single day of travel. You'll primarily be navigating on Highway 89 and South State Street, with some time on South Main. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $15. As both your origin and destination are in the Mountain West region, you'll experience consistent scenery throughout. This route offers a straightforward way to get between these two Utah communities without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.1 miles from Spring City, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 35.5 mi | 38m |
| Highway 89 | 29.2 mi | 35m |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| South Main | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| East US-6 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| South State Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| 10600 South | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Spring City, UT and South Jordan, UT.
Start on SR 117
At end of road, turn right onto US 89
Continue on US 89
Continue on US 89
Keep slight left at fork onto US 89
Continue on US 89
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 89
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Take the exit
Merge onto I 15
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn slight left onto SR 151
Continue on SR 151
Continue on SR 151
Continue on SR 151
Continue on SR 151
Arrive at destination
Given the 1 hour and 51-minute duration, this trip is best tackled in one go, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. With only 92.2 miles and an estimated fuel cost of $15, you won't need to worry about extensive refueling stops. Keep an eye on local traffic patterns, especially as you approach South Jordan, as South State Street can see significant volume. Since there are no designated long stretches without services, you can easily pull over when needed. A good tip is to check your navigation app for real-time traffic updates before you leave Spring City to anticipate any delays on Highway 89.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 20 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.1 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Jordan, UT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Spring City, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Spring City, UT
This is one driving day of about 92.2 miles and 1h 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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.
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 46.1 miles from Spring City, 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.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop · final third
American Fork, Utah
Later in the drive, short detour
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+18017566138
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Villa Del Sol Restaurant
Orem, Utah
Later in the drive, short detour
American Fork, Utah
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+18017566138
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Orem, Utah
Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm
+18012277100
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Orem, Utah
Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm
+18017228585
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Orem, Utah
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+18019609612
Near the end, short detour
Riverton, Utah
Hours: 10 am–9 pm
+18012542555
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Sandy, Utah
Hours: 11 am–11 pm
+13852744177
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
West Jordan, Utah
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+18015666940
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Vineyard, Utah
Later in the drive, short detour
Orem, Utah
+18887584389
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Orem, Utah
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Orem, Utah
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Provo, Utah
Later in the drive, right off the route
Orem, Utah
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Orem, Utah
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18012240694
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
American Fork, Utah
Hours: Open 24 hours
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Lehi, Utah
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+18017682300
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Lehi, Utah
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+18017682300
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Sandy, Utah
Hours: 2–10 pm
+13852168915
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 40.2 and 90.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 151: 10600 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$14.61 one way
$29.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $15.31 | $30.63 |
| premium | $4.53 | $16.45 | $32.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.36 | $40.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.68 | $4.43 |
| Efficient EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.07 | $3.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.91 | $5.90 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Spring City on Tuesday
Local time
4:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in South Jordan on Tuesday
Local time
4:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 92.2-mile trip. With a 0% highway share, you won't be encountering any interstate speeds. Instead, you'll be navigating a series of local roads, including Highway 89, South State Street, and South Main. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be making frequent turns and adjustments, keeping you engaged behind the wheel. This type of driving profile is common for connecting smaller towns and cities within a state, offering a more ground-level perspective of the landscape.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 40.2 miles in near US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway.
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 92.2 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 40.2 miles (US 6; US 89 / Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 92.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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