How far is Mount Olympus, UT from South Jordan, UT?

The driving distance from Mount Olympus, UT to South Jordan, UT is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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
16.86 mi
00h 20m
Flight
11.28 mi
18.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.28 mi
Kilometers
18.16 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.86 mi
Kilometers
27.14 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Jordan
Wed, Apr 22, 10:02 PM MDT
Return by in Mount Olympus
Wed, Apr 22, 10:22 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Olympus
2026-04-22T21:41
Arrive South Jordan
Wed, Apr 22, 10:02 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Olympus
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
Midvale
UT

City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

From Mount Olympus
8.5 mi
00h 10m
To South Jordan
8.4 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Olympus and South Jordan.

  1. 1

    Start on Lois Lane

    690 ft · 35 sec · Lois Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hale Drive

    67 m · 12 sec · Hale Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lois Lane

    104 m · 16 sec · Lois Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jupiter Drive

    2048 ft · 59 sec · Jupiter Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on 3900 South

    570 ft · 22 sec · 3900 South

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 215 South: Cottonwood, Canyons

    2241 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    7.9 mi · 8 min · Belt Route

  8. 8

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

    1272 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

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

    962 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on South Jordan

    774 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto 10600 South

    1.3 km · 1 min · 10600 South

  14. 14

    Continue on 10515 South

    1146 ft · 24 sec · 10515 South

  15. 15

    Continue on South Jordan Parkway

    2495 ft · 49 sec · South Jordan Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on 10400 South

    1078 ft · 52 sec · 10400 South

  17. 17

    Continue on 10400 South

    570 ft · 12 sec · 10400 South

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10400 South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Olympus 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Route
7.93 mi · 47%
Veterans Memorial Highway
4.63 mi · 27%
I 15 South
0.93 mi · 6%
10600 South
0.8 mi · 5%
South Jordan Parkway
0.47 mi · 3%
I 215 South
0.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Belt Route

Merge slight left onto Belt Route

7.93 mi · 00h 09m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
11.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midvale
00h 10m from Mount Olympus
Leave By
7:50 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Olympus and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Jordan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Olympus to South Jordan?

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Midvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Mount Olympus and 8.4 miles from South Jordan.

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

The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Olympus and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Jordan.

Stop Ideas Near Midvale

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

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

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

17 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

17 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

47 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

68 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Olympus and South Jordan. Straight-line distance: 11.28 mi (18.16 km).

Mount Olympus

#1 Mount Olympus

Neighborhood in Millcreek, Utah, United States, that was fomerly a census-designated place

Population6,748
Coordinates40.6855000, -111.7885400
Altitude1560
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 Barbara Way (-111.788571, 40.686004)
End: West South Jordan Parkway (-111.92966, 40.562174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.25 L · about $2.30
Round trip
$4.59
1.18 gal · 4.5 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.30 $4.59
Mid-grade $4.23 $2.50 $4.99
Premium $4.55 $2.68 $5.37
Diesel $5.41 $3.19 $6.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Olympus and South Jordan. The current time is 21:41:58.

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.