How far is Blanding, UT from South Jordan, UT?

The driving distance from Blanding, UT to South Jordan, UT is about 295.2 miles (475 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.8 miles (389.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
295.12 mi
04h 54m
Flight
241.77 mi
389.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.77 mi
Kilometers
389.09 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.12 mi
Kilometers
474.95 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Jordan
Tue, May 26, 1:59 PM MDT
Return by in Blanding
Tue, May 26, 6:53 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blanding
2026-05-26T09:04
Arrive South Jordan
Tue, May 26, 1:59 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:12 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blanding
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Green River
UT

City in Emery County, Utah, United States

From Blanding
147.5 mi
02h 27m
To South Jordan
147.6 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blanding and South Jordan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blanding and South Jordan.

  1. 1

    Start on South 100 West

    119 m · 19 sec · South 100 West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    1176 ft · 35 sec · West Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto North Grayson Parkway

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 37 min · North Grayson Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    29 mi · 34 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward I-70 West

    2377 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    23.4 mi · 22 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 191 North: Price, Salt Lake City

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    51.3 mi · 1 hr · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Highway Drive

    2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East US-6

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East US-6

  15. 15

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    1158 ft · 18 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    1633 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    35.5 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 151: 10600 South

    100 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 151 West: 10600 South

    1111 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto 10600 South

    1.4 km · 2 min · 10600 South

  21. 21

    Continue on 10515 South

    1146 ft · 24 sec · 10515 South

  22. 22

    Continue on South Jordan Parkway

    2495 ft · 49 sec · South Jordan Parkway

  23. 23

    Continue on 10400 South

    1078 ft · 52 sec · 10400 South

  24. 24

    Continue on 10400 South

    570 ft · 12 sec · 10400 South

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10400 South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blanding and South Jordan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
172 mi · 58%
North Grayson Parkway
76.8 mi · 26%
Veterans Memorial Highway
35.5 mi · 12%
East US-6
3.58 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.69 mi · 1%
10600 South
0.9 mi
Longest Stretch

North Grayson Parkway

Turn straight onto North Grayson Parkway

76.8 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.4 mi
241.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green River
02h 27m from Blanding
Leave By
7:12 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blanding and Mostly Cloudy near South Jordan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blanding to South Jordan?

The road trip is about 295.2 miles (475 km) and usually takes 04h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Green River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.5 miles from Blanding and 147.6 miles from South Jordan.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 241.8 miles (389.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.53 one way or $81.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blanding and Mostly Cloudy near South Jordan.

Stop Ideas Near Green River

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Green River, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green River.

RAIL

Green River

250 South Broadway
RAIL

Helper

97 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blanding and South Jordan. Straight-line distance: 241.77 mi (389.09 km).

Blanding

#1 Blanding

City in San Juan County, Utah, United States

Population3,556
Coordinates37.6243300, -109.4796600
Altitude1861
CountryUnited States
South Jordan

#2 South Jordan

The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population78,503
Coordinates40.5621700, -111.9296600
Altitude1353
CountryUnited States
Start: South 100 West (-109.479817, 37.62433)
End: West South Jordan Parkway (-111.92966, 40.562174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 475 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.41 gal
39.42 L · about $40.53
Round trip
$81.05
20.82 gal · 78.84 L
Estimated CO2
92.5 kg one way
Round trip: 185 kg / 408 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $40.53 $81.05
Mid-grade $4.23 $44.04 $88.09
Premium $4.55 $47.36 $94.71
Diesel $5.41 $56.34 $112.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Blanding and South Jordan. The current time is 09:04:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.