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

The driving distance from South Jordan, UT to Clinton, UT is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.4 miles (65 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.48 mi
00h 53m
Flight
40.4 mi
65.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.4 mi
Kilometers
65.01 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.48 mi
Kilometers
74.8 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Tue, May 12, 6:08 PM MDT
Return by in South Jordan
Tue, May 12, 7:01 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Jordan
2026-05-12T17:14
Arrive Clinton
Tue, May 12, 6:08 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Jordan
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 South Jordan
23.2 mi
00h 26m
To Clinton
23.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
93°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 km · 2 min · 10600 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake

    2036 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    29.9 mi · 32 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 103: 650 North

    1623 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    906 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 1800 North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1800 North

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1800 North

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
41.5 mi · 89%
1800 North
1.28 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.16 mi · 2%
10600 South
0.9 mi · 2%
South Jordan Parkway
0.45 mi · 1%
I 15 North
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

29.9 mi · 00h 32m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
40.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Salt Lake
00h 26m from South Jordan
Leave By
4:42 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Jordan and Sunny near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 23.2 miles from South Jordan and 23.2 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 40.4 miles (65 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.38 one way or $12.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Jordan and Sunny near Clinton.

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 South Jordan and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 40.4 mi (65.01 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
Clinton

#2 Clinton

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

Population22,728
Coordinates41.1396700, -112.0505000
Altitude1339
CountryUnited States
Start: South Jordan (-111.92966, 40.56217)
End: Clinton (-112.0505, 41.13967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
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
1.64 gal
6.21 L · about $6.38
Round trip
$12.77
3.28 gal · 12.42 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.38 $12.77
Mid-grade $4.23 $6.94 $13.88
Premium $4.55 $7.46 $14.92
Diesel $5.41 $8.88 $17.75

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between South Jordan and Clinton. The current time is 17:14:38.

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.