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

The driving distance from South Jordan, UT to Blanding, UT is about 294.9 miles (474.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.8 miles (389.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
294.9 mi
05h 51m
Flight
241.77 mi
389.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.77 mi
Kilometers
389.09 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.9 mi
Kilometers
474.59 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blanding
Thu, Apr 16, 7:18 AM MDT
Return by in South Jordan
Thu, Apr 16, 1:09 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Jordan
2026-04-16T01:27
Arrive Blanding
Thu, Apr 16, 7:18 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:18 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Jordan
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Green River
UT

City in Emery County, Utah, United States

From South Jordan
147.5 mi
02h 55m
To Blanding
147.5 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 10400 South

    608 ft · 14 sec · 10400 South

  2. 2

    Continue on South Jordan Parkway

    2395 ft · 47 sec · South Jordan Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on 10515 South

    1132 ft · 23 sec · 10515 South

  4. 4

    Continue on 10600 South

    1.3 km · 1 min · 10600 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

    1713 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    35.1 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Price

    884 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto US 6 East: Price

    1212 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on West Highway Drive

    2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191: Crescent Junction, Moab

    1555 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Arches, Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands

    26.9 mi · 31 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Center Street

    1176 ft · 40 sec · East Center Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South 100 West

    119 m · 17 sec · South 100 West

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 100 West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Jordan and Blanding.

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
23 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
146 mi · 50%
Main Street
76.8 mi · 26%
Veterans Memorial Highway
35.1 mi · 12%
Arches
26.9 mi · 9%
US 6 East
4.55 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Turn straight onto Main Street

76.8 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.1 mi
241.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green River
02h 55m from South Jordan
Leave By
5:18 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers leaving South Jordan and Mostly Sunny near Blanding.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Jordan to Blanding?

The road trip is about 294.9 miles (474.6 km) and usually takes 05h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Green River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.5 miles from South Jordan and 147.5 miles from Blanding.

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

The direct path is about 241.8 miles (389.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:18 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.53 one way or $81.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers around South Jordan and Mostly Sunny near Blanding.

Stop Ideas Near Green River

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

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

RAIL

Green River

250 South Broadway
RAIL

Helper

97 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Jordan and Blanding. Straight-line distance: 241.77 mi (389.09 km).

South Jordan

#1 South Jordan

The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population78,503
Coordinates40.5621700, -111.9296600
Altitude1353
CountryUnited States
Blanding

#2 Blanding

City in San Juan County, Utah, United States

Population3,556
Coordinates37.6243300, -109.4796600
Altitude1861
CountryUnited States
Start: South Jordan (-111.92966, 40.56217)
End: Blanding (-109.47966, 37.62433)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 475 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.41 gal
39.39 L · about $40.53
Round trip
$81.05
20.82 gal · 78.78 L
Estimated CO2
92.5 kg one way
Round trip: 185 kg / 408 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $40.53 $81.05
Mid-grade $4.23 $44.04 $88.09
Premium $4.55 $47.36 $94.71
Diesel $5.41 $56.34 $112.68

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between South Jordan and Blanding. The current time is 01:27:09.

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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.