How far is South Jordan, UT from Draper, UT?
The driving distance from South Jordan, UT to Draper, UT is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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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This is an easy same-day return drive.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Jordan and Draper.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan and Draper.
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Start on 10400 South
608 ft · 14 sec · 10400 South
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Continue on South Jordan Parkway
2395 ft · 47 sec · South Jordan Parkway
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Continue on 10515 South
1132 ft · 23 sec · 10515 South
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Continue on 10600 South
1.3 km · 1 min · 10600 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
1713 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 71: 12300 South
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 71: 12300 South, Draper
637 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto 12300 South
1.3 mi · 3 min · 12300 South
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Continue on Draper Parkway
531 ft · 13 sec · Draper Parkway
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Turn slight right onto 970 East
783 ft · 30 sec · 970 East
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Turn right onto Pioneer Road
5 m · 5 sec · Pioneer Road
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Turn left
43 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Jordan and Draper.
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.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1.67 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving South Jordan and Mostly Clear near Draper.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Jordan to Draper?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
White City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from South Jordan and 2.7 miles from Draper.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 8:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.74 one way or $1.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around South Jordan and Mostly Clear near Draper.
Stop Ideas Near White City
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 White City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Jordan and Draper. Straight-line distance: 4.32 mi (6.95 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Draper
The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
| Population | 48,963 |
| Coordinates | 40.5246700, -111.8638200 |
| Altitude | 1373 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-111.863929, 40.524673)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $0.74 | $1.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $0.80 | $1.61 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $0.86 | $1.73 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $1.03 | $2.06 |
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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