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

The driving distance from Roy, UT to South Jordan, UT is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.64 mi
00h 45m
Flight
41.73 mi
67.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.73 mi
Kilometers
67.15 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.64 mi
Kilometers
75.06 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Jordan
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM MDT
Return by in Roy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roy
2026-04-22T22:41
Arrive South Jordan
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roy
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
North Salt Lake
UT

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

From Roy
23.4 mi
00h 22m
To South Jordan
23.2 mi
00h 22m

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
13 to 16 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 Roy and South Jordan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5600 South

    118 m · 8 sec · 5600 South

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1934 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    24.7 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.3 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

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

    962 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on South Jordan

    774 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto 10600 South

    1.3 km · 1 min · 10600 South

  9. 9

    Continue on 10515 South

    1146 ft · 24 sec · 10515 South

  10. 10

    Continue on South Jordan Parkway

    2495 ft · 49 sec · South Jordan Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on 10400 South

    1078 ft · 52 sec · 10400 South

  12. 12

    Continue on 10400 South

    570 ft · 12 sec · 10400 South

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10400 South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roy 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
13 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
44.2 mi · 95%
10600 South
0.8 mi · 2%
South Jordan Parkway
0.47 mi · 1%
5600 South
0.44 mi · 1%
SR 151 West
0.33 mi · 1%
10400 South
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

24.7 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
41.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Salt Lake
00h 22m from Roy
Leave By
4:58 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roy 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 Roy to South Jordan?

The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

North Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Roy and 23.2 miles from South Jordan.

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

The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Salt Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Salt Lake, 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 North Salt Lake.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

10 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

10 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

42 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

72 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roy and South Jordan. Straight-line distance: 41.73 mi (67.15 km).

Roy

#1 Roy

City in Weber County, Utah, United States

Population39,559
Coordinates41.1616100, -112.0263300
Altitude1384
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: West 5600 South (-112.026333, 41.161709)
End: West South Jordan Parkway (-111.92966, 40.562174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.23 L · about $6.42
Round trip
$12.85
3.3 gal · 12.46 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.42 $12.85
Mid-grade $4.23 $6.98 $13.96
Premium $4.55 $7.51 $15.01
Diesel $5.41 $8.93 $17.86

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 Roy and South Jordan. The current time is 22:41:24.

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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.