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

The driving distance from Francis, UT to South Jordan, UT is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.58 mi
01h 08m
Flight
34.21 mi
55.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.21 mi
Kilometers
55.06 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.58 mi
Kilometers
86.23 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Jordan
Thu, Apr 16, 12:29 AM MDT
Return by in Francis
Thu, Apr 16, 1:37 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Francis
2026-04-15T23:21
Arrive South Jordan
Thu, Apr 16, 12:29 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Francis
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
Summit Park
UT

Census-designated place in Summit County, Utah, United States

From Francis
26.8 mi
00h 34m
To South Jordan
26.8 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
69°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Village Way

    6 m · 8 sec · West Main Village Way

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 200 South

    11.3 mi · 16 min · West 200 South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 40 West

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    16.9 mi · 18 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South

    1540 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 215

    2121 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1864 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    9.5 mi · 10 min · Belt Route

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas

    1272 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

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

    962 ft · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on South Jordan

    774 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto 10600 South

    1.3 km · 1 min · 10600 South

  18. 18

    Continue on 10515 South

    1146 ft · 24 sec · 10515 South

  19. 19

    Continue on South Jordan Parkway

    2495 ft · 49 sec · South Jordan Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on 10400 South

    1078 ft · 52 sec · 10400 South

  21. 21

    Continue on 10400 South

    570 ft · 12 sec · 10400 South

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10400 South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Francis 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
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16.9 mi · 32%
West 200 South
11.3 mi · 21%
Belt Route
9.54 mi · 18%
Veterans Memorial Highway
4.63 mi · 9%
US 40 West
2.89 mi · 5%
I 80 West
1.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

16.9 mi · 00h 18m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit Park
00h 34m from Francis
Leave By
4:14 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Francis and Mostly Sunny near South Jordan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Summit Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Francis and 26.8 miles from South Jordan.

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

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.36 one way or $14.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Francis and Mostly Sunny near South Jordan.

Stop Ideas Near Summit Park

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

25 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

25 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

58 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

61 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Francis and South Jordan. Straight-line distance: 34.21 mi (55.06 km).

Francis

#1 Francis

Town in Summit County, Utah, United States

Population1,611
Coordinates40.6105100, -111.2807400
Altitude2000
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: Francis (-111.28074, 40.61051)
End: South Jordan (-111.92966, 40.56217)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.16 L · about $7.36
Round trip
$14.72
3.78 gal · 14.32 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.36 $14.72
Mid-grade $4.23 $8.00 $15.99
Premium $4.55 $8.60 $17.20
Diesel $5.41 $10.23 $20.46

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 Francis and South Jordan. The current time is 23:21:04.

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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.