How far is South Jordan, UT from East Carbon City, UT?

The driving distance from South Jordan, UT to East Carbon City, UT is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.5 mi
02h 42m
Flight
106.44 mi
171.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.44 mi
Kilometers
171.3 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.5 mi
Kilometers
208.41 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Carbon City
Thu, Apr 16, 4:14 AM MDT
Return by in South Jordan
Thu, Apr 16, 6:57 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Jordan
2026-04-16T01:32
Arrive East Carbon City
Thu, Apr 16, 4:14 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Scofield
UT

Town in Carbon County, Utah, United States

From South Jordan
64.7 mi
01h 21m
To East Carbon City
64.8 mi
01h 21m

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
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 24 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Jordan and East Carbon City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan and East Carbon City.

  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

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left

    8.4 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Grassy Trail Drive

    109 m · 18 sec · Grassy Trail Drive

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Whitmore Drive

    17 m · 3 sec · Whitmore Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Grassy Trail Drive

    1760 ft · 1 min · Grassy Trail Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Wilkins Street

    73 m · 13 sec · Wilkins Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Berkley Avenue

    700 ft · 30 sec · Berkley Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berkley Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Jordan and East Carbon City.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
76.1 mi · 59%
Veterans Memorial Highway
35.1 mi · 27%
US 6 East
4.55 mi · 4%
East Main Street
1.69 mi · 1%
10600 South
0.82 mi · 1%
State Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

35.1 mi · 00h 38m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
106.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scofield
01h 21m from South Jordan
Leave By
1:06 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers leaving South Jordan and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Carbon City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Jordan to East Carbon City?

The road trip is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Scofield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from South Jordan and 64.8 miles from East Carbon City.

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

The direct path is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 1:06 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.79 one way or $35.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers around South Jordan and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Carbon City.

Stop Ideas Near Scofield

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

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

RAIL

Helper

27 mi away
1 Depot Street
RAIL

Provo

70 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Green River

118 mi away
250 South Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Jordan and East Carbon City. Straight-line distance: 106.44 mi (171.3 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
East Carbon City

#2 East Carbon City

City in Carbon County, Utah, United States

Population1,270
Coordinates39.5477400, -110.4148800
Altitude1919
CountryUnited States
Start: South Jordan (-111.92966, 40.56217)
End: East Carbon City (-110.41488, 39.54774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.57 gal
17.3 L · about $17.79
Round trip
$35.58
9.14 gal · 34.6 L
Estimated CO2
40.6 kg one way
Round trip: 81.2 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.79 $35.58
Mid-grade $4.23 $19.34 $38.67
Premium $4.55 $20.79 $41.58
Diesel $5.41 $24.73 $49.47

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 East Carbon City. The current time is 01:32:27.

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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.