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

The driving distance from Ephraim, UT to South Jordan, UT is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
102.31 mi
01h 43m
Flight
85.05 mi
136.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.05 mi
Kilometers
136.88 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.31 mi
Kilometers
164.65 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Jordan
Tue, May 5, 5:22 AM MDT
Return by in Ephraim
Tue, May 5, 7:06 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ephraim
2026-05-05T03:38
Arrive South Jordan
Tue, May 5, 5:22 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ephraim
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
Santaquin
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Ephraim
52 mi
00h 52m
To South Jordan
50.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WSW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Duck Springs Drive

    20.8 mi · 28 min · Duck Springs Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 15 North

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    67.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 151: 10600 South

    100 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

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

    1111 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto 10600 South

    1.4 km · 2 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 Ephraim 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
67.8 mi · 66%
Duck Springs Drive
20.8 mi · 20%
Main Street
5.44 mi · 5%
10600 South
0.9 mi · 1%
South Jordan Parkway
0.47 mi
I 15 North
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

67.8 mi · 01h 10m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
85.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santaquin
00h 52m from Ephraim
Leave By
3:02 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ephraim and Scattered Rain Showers near South Jordan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Santaquin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52 miles from Ephraim and 50.3 miles from South Jordan.

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

The direct path is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 3:02 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.05 one way or $28.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ephraim and Scattered Rain Showers near South Jordan.

Stop Ideas Near Santaquin

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

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

RAIL

Provo

30 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Helper

86 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

88 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

88 mi away
300 South 600 West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ephraim and South Jordan. Straight-line distance: 85.05 mi (136.88 km).

Ephraim

#1 Ephraim

City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States

Population7,385
Coordinates39.3596800, -111.5863100
Altitude1689
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: East Center Street (-111.586309, 39.359754)
End: West South Jordan Parkway (-111.92966, 40.562174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.67 L · about $14.05
Round trip
$28.11
7.22 gal · 27.34 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.05 $28.11
Mid-grade $4.23 $15.27 $30.55
Premium $4.55 $16.42 $32.84
Diesel $5.41 $19.54 $39.07

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Ephraim and South Jordan. The current time is 03:38:07.

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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.