How far is Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT from South Jordan, UT?

The driving distance from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT to South Jordan, UT is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.56 mi
00h 17m
Flight
6.01 mi
9.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.01 mi
Kilometers
9.68 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.56 mi
Kilometers
13.77 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Jordan
Sat, Apr 18, 10:04 PM MDT
Return by in Little Cottonwood Creek Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 10:21 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Cottonwood Creek Valley
2026-04-18T21:46
Arrive South Jordan
Sat, Apr 18, 10:04 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Little Cottonwood Creek Valley
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
White City
UT

Neighborhood of Tel Aviv, Israel

From Little Cottonwood Creek Valley
4.3 mi
00h 08m
To South Jordan
4.2 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and South Jordan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and South Jordan.

  1. 1

    Start on Stream View Drive

    108 m · 17 sec · Stream View Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Willow Stream Drive

    732 ft · 27 sec · Willow Stream Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Creek Road

    840 ft · 32 sec · Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Highland Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Highland Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 9400 South

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 9400 South

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 9400 South

    3129 ft · 1 min · 9400 South

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 700 East

    2757 ft · 1 min · 700 East

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sego Lily Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sego Lily Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · State Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 10600 South

    1.3 mi · 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 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and South Jordan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
174.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
9400 South
2.04 mi · 24%
Highland Drive
1.61 mi · 19%
10600 South
1.29 mi · 15%
Sego Lily Drive
1.09 mi · 13%
State Street
0.76 mi · 9%
700 East
0.52 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Highland Drive

Turn sharp left onto Highland Drive

1.61 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White City
00h 08m from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley
Leave By
7:54 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Little Cottonwood Creek Valley 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 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley to South Jordan?

The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

White City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and 4.2 miles from South Jordan.

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

The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and Patchy Frost then Sunny near South Jordan.

Stop Ideas Near White City

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

22 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

22 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

41 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

74 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and South Jordan. Straight-line distance: 6.01 mi (9.68 km).

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#1 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley

Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Population8,285
Coordinates40.6043900, -111.8293800
Altitude1409
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: Stream View Drive (-111.829589, 40.604654)
End: West South Jordan Parkway (-111.92966, 40.562174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.14 L · about $1.17
Round trip
$2.34
0.6 gal · 2.28 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.17 $2.34
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.27 $2.54
Premium $4.55 $1.36 $2.73
Diesel $5.41 $1.62 $3.25

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Cottonwood Creek Valley and South Jordan. The current time is 21:46:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.