How far is South Jordan, UT from Francis, UT?
The driving distance from South Jordan, UT to Francis, UT is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Summit County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Jordan and Francis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Jordan and Francis.
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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
1.4 km · 2 min · 10600 South
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
2036 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48, I 215: 7200 South, Belt Route
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 215
1440 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 215
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 215 East
2697 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
9.7 mi · 10 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
917 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
17.6 mi · 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
1224 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 40: Heber, Vernal
2081 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 248: Park City, Kamas
1983 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Kearns Boulevard
11.4 mi · 16 min · Kearns Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Main Village Way
6 m · 1 sec · West Main Village Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Village Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Jordan and Francis.
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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
17.6 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers leaving South Jordan and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers near Francis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Jordan to Francis?
The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Summit Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from South Jordan and 26.5 miles from Francis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 4:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Snow Showers around South Jordan and Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Snow Showers near Francis.
Stop Ideas Near Summit Park
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 Summit Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Jordan and Francis. Straight-line distance: 34.21 mi (55.06 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 Francis
Town in Summit County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,611 |
| Coordinates | 40.6105100, -111.2807400 |
| Altitude | 2000 |
| Country | United States |
End: Francis (-111.28074, 40.61051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $8.51 | $17.01 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $10.12 | $20.24 |
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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