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

The driving distance from South Jordan, UT to Erda, UT is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
36.53 mi
00h 49m
Flight
19.97 mi
32.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.97 mi
Kilometers
32.14 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.53 mi
Kilometers
58.79 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erda
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM MDT
Return by in South Jordan
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Jordan
2026-04-23T03:37
Arrive Erda
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Magna
UT

Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

From South Jordan
18.3 mi
00h 24m
To Erda
18.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 10400 South

    42 m · 11 sec · 10400 South

  2. 2

    Continue on 10400 South

    763 ft · 22 sec · 10400 South

  3. 3

    Continue on South Jordan Parkway

    902 ft · 19 sec · South Jordan Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on 10400 South

    1627 ft · 39 sec · 10400 South

  5. 5

    Continue on Miners Mile

    1802 ft · 38 sec · Miners Mile

  6. 6

    Continue on 10400 South

    154 m · 13 sec · 10400 South

  7. 7

    Continue on Miners Mile

    2025 ft · 43 sec · Miners Mile

  8. 8

    Continue on 10400 South

    891 ft · 21 sec · 10400 South

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Jordan Parkway

    1473 ft · 31 sec · South Jordan Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on 10400 South

    932 ft · 22 sec · 10400 South

  11. 11

    Continue on South Jordan Parkway

    1971 ft · 44 sec · South Jordan Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 154

    2354 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Bangerter Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Bangerter Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit left toward SR 201 West: Magna

    2066 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto 2100 South Freeway

    13 mi · 16 min · 2100 South Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 36 South: Tooele

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on SR 36

    5.8 mi · 7 min · SR 36

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Church Road

    2682 ft · 2 min · Church Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2100 South Freeway
13 mi · 36%
Bangerter Highway
11.1 mi · 30%
SR 36
5.82 mi · 16%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.92 mi · 5%
10400 South
0.92 mi · 3%
SR 36 South
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

2100 South Freeway

Merge slight left onto 2100 South Freeway

13 mi · 00h 16m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Magna
00h 24m from South Jordan
Leave By
4:52 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving South Jordan and Chance Rain Showers near Erda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Magna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from South Jordan and 18.3 miles from Erda.

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

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 4:52 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Jordan and Chance Rain Showers near Erda.

Stop Ideas Near Magna

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

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

BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

17 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

18 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

58 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

65 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Jordan and Erda. Straight-line distance: 19.97 mi (32.14 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
Erda

#2 Erda

Census-designated place in Tooele County, Utah, United States

Population4,642
Coordinates40.6127200, -112.3043900
Altitude1324
CountryUnited States
Start: South Jordan (-111.92966, 40.56217)
End: Erda (-112.30439, 40.61272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.88 L · about $5.02
Round trip
$10.04
2.58 gal · 9.76 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.02 $10.04
Mid-grade $4.23 $5.46 $10.92
Premium $4.55 $5.87 $11.74
Diesel $5.41 $6.98 $13.96

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 South Jordan and Erda. The current time is 03:37:26.

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.