How far is East Carbon City, UT from South Jordan, UT?
The driving distance from East Carbon City, UT to South Jordan, UT is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Carbon County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Carbon City and South Jordan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Carbon City and South Jordan.
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Start on Berkley Avenue
700 ft · 35 sec · Berkley Avenue
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Turn left onto Wilkins Street
73 m · 13 sec · Wilkins Street
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Turn right onto Grassy Trail Drive
58 m · 8 sec · Grassy Trail Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Grassy Trail Drive
1571 ft · 1 min · Grassy Trail Drive
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Turn slight right onto Whitmore Drive
17 m · 8 sec · Whitmore Drive
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Turn left onto Grassy Trail Drive
109 m · 17 sec · Grassy Trail Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
7.9 mi · 10 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Highway Drive
2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on State Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on East US-6
3.6 mi · 5 min · East US-6
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
1158 ft · 18 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
1633 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
35.5 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 151: 10600 South
100 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 151 West: 10600 South
1111 ft · 16 sec
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Turn slight left onto 10600 South
1.4 km · 2 min · 10600 South
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Continue on 10515 South
1146 ft · 24 sec · 10515 South
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Continue on South Jordan Parkway
2495 ft · 49 sec · South Jordan Parkway
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Continue on 10400 South
1078 ft · 52 sec · 10400 South
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Continue on 10400 South
570 ft · 12 sec · 10400 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10400 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Carbon City and South Jordan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
35.5 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving East Carbon City and Patchy Frost then Sunny near South Jordan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Carbon City to South Jordan?
The road trip is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km) and usually takes 02h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Scofield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.8 miles from East Carbon City and 64.9 miles from South Jordan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.83 one way or $35.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Carbon City and Patchy Frost then Sunny near South Jordan.
Stop Ideas Near Scofield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scofield.
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Green River
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Carbon City and South Jordan. Straight-line distance: 106.44 mi (171.3 km).
#1 East Carbon City
City in Carbon County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,270 |
| Coordinates | 39.5477400, -110.4148800 |
| Altitude | 1919 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Jordan
The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 78,503 |
| Coordinates | 40.5621700, -111.9296600 |
| Altitude | 1353 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Jordan (-111.92966, 40.56217)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $17.83 | $35.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $19.38 | $38.76 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $20.83 | $41.67 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $24.79 | $49.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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