How far is River Heights, UT from South Jordan, UT?
The driving distance from River Heights, UT to South Jordan, UT is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Weber County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between River Heights and South Jordan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Heights and South Jordan.
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Start on 600 South
1223 ft · 42 sec · 600 South
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Continue on Summerwild Avenue
1332 ft · 46 sec · Summerwild Avenue
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Turn right onto 700 South
1747 ft · 1 min · 700 South
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Turn left onto Main Street
149 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight right
25.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit straight
2241 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
20.7 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
27.4 mi · 29 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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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 River 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
27.4 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving River Heights 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 River Heights to South Jordan?
The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Riverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.4 miles from River Heights and 48.3 miles from South Jordan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.28 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around River Heights and Mostly Sunny near South Jordan.
Stop Ideas Near Riverdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between River Heights and South Jordan. Straight-line distance: 80.31 mi (129.24 km).
#1 River Heights
City in Cache County, Utah
| Population | 2,141 |
| Coordinates | 41.7216000, -111.8213300 |
| Altitude | 1396 |
| 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: South Jordan (-111.92966, 40.56217)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $13.28 | $26.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $14.43 | $28.86 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $15.51 | $31.02 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $18.45 | $36.91 |
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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