How far is Fruit Heights, UT from South Jordan, UT?
The driving distance from Fruit Heights, UT to South Jordan, UT is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
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The capital of Utah.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fruit Heights and South Jordan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fruit Heights and South Jordan.
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Start on South Mountain Road
1.2 km · 2 min · South Mountain Road
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Turn left onto East 400 North
123 m · 12 sec · East 400 North
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Take the ramp left toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
11.3 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 151 West: 10600 South
962 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South Jordan
774 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto 10600 South
1.3 km · 1 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 Fruit Heights 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
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
11.3 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Fruit Heights and Sunny near South Jordan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fruit Heights to South Jordan?
The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Salt Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Fruit Heights and 17.2 miles from South Jordan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.91 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fruit Heights and Sunny near South Jordan.
Stop Ideas Near Salt Lake City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fruit Heights and South Jordan. Straight-line distance: 32.5 mi (52.31 km).
#1 Fruit Heights
City in Davis County, Utah, United States
| Population | 6,216 |
| Coordinates | 41.0321700, -111.9021600 |
| Altitude | 1432 |
| 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: West South Jordan Parkway (-111.92966, 40.562174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
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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