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

The driving distance from Elwood, UT to South Jordan, UT is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.53 mi
01h 31m
Flight
78.73 mi
126.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.73 mi
Kilometers
126.71 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.53 mi
Kilometers
137.65 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Jordan
Thu, Apr 16, 3:14 AM MDT
Return by in Elwood
Thu, Apr 16, 4:46 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elwood
2026-04-16T01:42
Arrive South Jordan
Thu, Apr 16, 3:14 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elwood
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Clearfield
UT

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

From Elwood
42.8 mi
00h 45m
To South Jordan
42.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Thursday

Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph N
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 10000 North

    40 m · 11 sec · West 10000 North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 5200 West

    1.4 km · 1 min · North 5200 West

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 15 South, I 84 East: Ogden, Salt Lake City

    1957 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    35.2 mi · 35 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.4 mi · 29 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.3 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 151 West: 10600 South

    962 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on South Jordan

    774 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto 10600 South

    1.3 km · 1 min · 10600 South

  11. 11

    Continue on 10515 South

    1146 ft · 24 sec · 10515 South

  12. 12

    Continue on South Jordan Parkway

    2495 ft · 49 sec · South Jordan Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on 10400 South

    1078 ft · 52 sec · 10400 South

  14. 14

    Continue on 10400 South

    570 ft · 12 sec · 10400 South

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10400 South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elwood 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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
82.2 mi · 96%
North 5200 West
0.85 mi · 1%
10600 South
0.8 mi · 1%
South Jordan Parkway
0.47 mi · 1%
I 15 South
0.37 mi
SR 151 West
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

35.2 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clearfield
00h 45m from Elwood
Leave By
3:26 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance T-storms leaving Elwood and Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers near South Jordan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Clearfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Elwood and 42.8 miles from South Jordan.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 3:26 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.76 one way or $23.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance T-storms around Elwood and Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers near South Jordan.

Stop Ideas Near Clearfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clearfield, 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 Clearfield.

BUS

Ogden, Utah

13 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

40 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

40 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

103 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elwood and South Jordan. Straight-line distance: 78.73 mi (126.71 km).

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#1 Elwood

Town in Box Eldert County, Utah, United States

Population1,105
Coordinates41.6904800, -112.1410600
Altitude1310
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: Elwood (-112.14106, 41.69048)
End: South Jordan (-111.92966, 40.56217)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.42 L · about $11.76
Round trip
$23.51
6.04 gal · 22.84 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.76 $23.51
Mid-grade $4.23 $12.78 $25.56
Premium $4.55 $13.74 $27.48
Diesel $5.41 $16.34 $32.69

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Elwood and South Jordan. The current time is 01:42:42.

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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.